Next stop, England

Author: Ai Xiaomei
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book records the growth journey of a Chinese student and an exciting overseas adventure. After graduating from university, Ai Xiaomei worked diligently yet numbly in Shenzhen for two years. Her dream of crossing the ocean once again stirred in her heart. She packed her bags and set off anew, pursuing an MBA at the prestigious University of Birmingham in central England. For Ai Xiaomei, studying was not about achieving fame or fortune, but for inner peace. She begins by recounting her initial days at university, meeting new friends, and growing in a new environment. She tells of how she viewed the Western world through an Eastern lens, how she stood up for herself, how she sought entry into mainstream society, how she adapted to the MBA life at a top university, and how she broadened her horizons and gained new insights. Amid the collision of Eastern and Western cultures, Ai Xiaomei reflects on her own life attitude, principles, ideals, and love. After completing her MBA, Ai Xiaomei returned to China for work and made multiple visits to Britain. Seeing her own reflection in the younger students she encountered, she firmly believes: optimism and love are ever-renewing. This book is not only a practical guide for studying abroad but also an inspiring story of youthful dreams.