Each month we provide a coast to coast snapshot of some of our students in action!

November brings cooler weather (for some) and the joy of the holiday season. This time of year is great from bringing people together. Continuing the tradition of celebrating students, we are happy to announce our two November Students in Action; Michael Jianyao Liu and Sichang Chen. Read on to find out more about these amazing young students.

Michael (Jianyao) Liu
The First Academy, Orlando, FL

What do you most like about being an international student?

I really enjoy spending time with my host family. We do lots of things together, including going to baseball trainings during the baseball season. We love sports at our house.

How is your host city different than your hometown?

I think the biggest difference between my hometown and where I live as an international student is that it’s way hotter in Florida than back home. That is taking some getting used to for sure.

What is your favorite subject in school?

This is an impossible question to answer, especially since I like so many of my school subjects.

What do you like best about your school?

I like that everyone is nice to me. I enjoy making new friends and learning about new ideas and subjects in my classes.

What is your favorite activity outside of school?

Of all the things that I am involved in on a daily and weekly basis outside of school, my favorite happens to be playing sports with my host family and friends. It doesn’t really matter what sports we are playing, as long as we are doing it together and having fun.

Larry (Sichang) Chen
Evangelical Christian School, Fort Myers FL

What do you most like about being an international student?

I think the biggest thing I enjoy about being an international student is the fact that I get to live with a host family that appreciates more diversity. The United States is a very unique place and my host family understands the importance of living a diverse life; which I love.

How is your host city different than your hometown?

Like most of the other kids who are international students, I would have to say the biggest difference between my hometown and where I live now is the weather.

What is your favorite subject in school?

I am enjoying my studies at school. I can’t imagine choosing just one subject as my favorite.

What do you like best about your school?

There are many opportunities to make friends and get to know people at my school. It’s a great location with the weather and I have a great group of friends.

What is your favorite activity outside of school?

Health is really important to me, and so is staying active. I enjoy working out as my favorite activity outside of school.

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