My Presentation by Cailiu

Gabcast! transition #21




Good afternoon, my name is CaiLiu Xu. I would firstly like to thanks you for being present at my presentation today.
When I was a child, I dreamed that if I become a university student how fantastic my life would be? But I had never dreamt that I would study in the United States University, and now I’m here.
I remember that the first time I came here on February, I was so scared because I had never lived with out my parents, and I also remembered that last semester when my friends told me that I needed to apply for housing by myself for next semester, I felt so anxious because I did not know anything that I needed to do. But after this application processes I knew that I’m an independent person now, I must begin to figure out everything for myself. And now I feel my life is pretty good and I can handle my life situation. This is an example of my personal growth.
This semester I take two PLU classes, one is Psychology 113 another is Math 151. In my Math class I always participate and speak up, because I know these are essential elements. And I have got high valve from my Professor. From the quiz and exam I have already taken until now, I intend to get A from this class.
I’m so glad that I took Study Group transition classes, because those classes helped me to prepare for my study. And now I really know how to put the citation on my paper; how to do a teamwork; how to take notes on academic classes; how to participant during the class and many things to prepare for my study, but not only prepare for my academic class but also I have learned how to join in a club on campus. I have already joined in the “America Marketing Association”. I plan to join in the dancing club or theatre club next semester, that should be more fun for me, and if possible I believe that I can be the leader or participant of the Chinese club.
Even though there are many challenges I will face when I become a matriculated student, for example, I will take 17 credits classes not only 5 credits anymore, I will arrange the time by myself, I will have a lot of home work from the academic class and so on, but I’m sure that I can manage all of this by myself. Because there are many resources that can help me overcome these challenges. First, I expect to improve my writing skill so that I can gain assistance from the Writing Center. Second, I plan to get high GPA for my academic class, I’m sure that the Academic Assistants can help me to solve problems which I really cannot understand. Third, I will often go to the Professor’s office hour to talk about my class also gain the suggestion from my Professor.
When I decided to study abroad, First, I’m confident that I can get my bachelor degree from the University, and second, I design to be an active member of the University Community. Third, I will work on campus, this will helps me to know more about the University. Also, I will make more friends which can improve my English skills.
I’m grateful for this opportunity to be considered for matriculation at PLU. I hope that you find this application favorable as I can assure you that I will fulfill this obligation as a proud student at the PLU campus.