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Nine Chinese students are at Grand View University to experience the American “college life.” When these students first started their college journey in China, they were required to adopt an American first name (of their choice), but a last name was not a requirement for them. Winnie, Neysa, Ivy, Perry, Julia, Pippin, Martin, Juan arrived right before Thanksgiving and were excited for the rest of their stay. We sat down at dinner and lunch with them to get to ask a few questions about their stay so far.

Did you have any stereotypes of Americans before you came here? Have they changed at all?
“I did not have any stereotypes before I came to America, but [America] is much different from our country — like drinking water from the tap.” —Ivy

What have you enjoyed the most about America? What will you miss the most?

“I have enjoyed the American life it is much different from the Chinese life, and I will miss the food and all the people. ” —Perry

What is your favorite thing that you have eaten in America?
“My favorite so far has been the meal at Thanksgiving, the turkey, beans, chicken and eggs.” —Juan

What has been your favorite activity that you have done here so far?
“Going shopping at the Jordan Creek Mall, and seeing all the people around.”—Pippin

What are some of the differences between China and America?
“In American people are a lot louder and friendlier than people are in China. They are not afraid to come up and greet and welcome us here.”—Nesya