My name is Sorbon. I was born in Tajikistan where I have lived for 25 years. My native language is Tajik (Persian). I decided to study abroad because I knew I would be exposed to information that I can’t gain deskbound inside a classroom. Studying out of the country was one of the best choices I have ever made. I selected China because it is one of the earliest civilizations with a rich history and culture and because it is rapidly emerging into one of the largest economic capitals in the world.

I believe that China is a land of opportunity and I thought that learning abroad would give me the chance to find out more about the country. Many people think that studying abroad is an expensive venture, but there are numerous scholarships available to students. I studied abroad in China for the past two years, starting in the summer of 2015, with the CSC Chinese Program. 
My time in China has been an unforgettable experience. Every day has been a new adventure. I have been making life-long friends and lasting memories. My study abroad program coordinates trips for us to travel to other cities, giving us the opportunity to learn about different cultures within China, visit historical sites, as well as visit various Chinese companies. While in Gansu, I study at the Lanzhou University of Technology. I have been taking Chinese language classes. Learning Chinese while in China is much better because it immerses you into the Chinese language and gives daily opportunity to practice the language. In the short period I've been in China I have made many friends from different countries. There are plenty of activities to do including cultural exchange through well organised cultural festivals. It allows everyone to share their cultural heritage such as food, music, traditional clothing, etc.

Interests

• photography
• italian food
• chinese food
• traveling
• music
• watching movies
• reading books
• discussion
• computer games
• web development
• computer programming
• watching football

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Tajikistan