Hello, my name is Yanxin Zhao, and I was born and raised in Beijing, China. I am a Psychology major and currently a senior. Beijing is the capital city of China, which is located in northern China. It is a wonderful place to travel with abundant tourism resources, and the food in Beijing is so good. The famous Beijing cuisine includes Beijing Roast Duck, which is my boyfriend’s favorite, and the Lamb hotpot.

When I am free, I always travel. I’ve been to many cities in many countries like London, New York, Singapore, and so on. Although the process of tourism is a bit tiring, it is actually full of happiness. Through traveling, I can not only observe the beautiful natural and cultural landscapes but also learn about the different climates, animals, plants, and special products in different places. Besides, I can experience the folk customs, eating habits, and religious beliefs. Every trip brings me new feelings, new knowledge, and insights.

The motivation for me taking this class is I like watching Korean dramas. One of the best TV series I’ve ever watched is called “Signal.” It is a police procedural TV drama with a science-fiction style, and I really recommend you guys to watch. Therefore, I am interested in Korean languages and societies and want to explore more.

The question that plagues me the most is why the chopsticks of China, Japan,
and South Korea are different on the basis of a certain similarity in culture. I like the teaching method so far, and the quizzes before class are necessary and really helpful. It gives me an excellent way to test myself on how much I’ve been acquired after reading the materials. The quizzes are challenges as well because they are done before class, and it pushes me to read carefully. My own approach to learning is taking notes while reading the assigned materials, which is better for remembering new pieces of knowledge and quicker to orientate my thoughts.