“It is very common to send your kids to school abroad in China these days. Before it was only college, now the parents sent their kids out when they are in elementary school. I came here alone when I was fifteen.
My homestay family helped me with my oral speaking and my high school is definitely very supportive. They are very friendly to me. Sometimes the culture difference caused little friction but it was fine. I guess the only downside is that there is no one can help you. I remember once during a rainy day, I dropped all my books on my way to school. I just felt kind of hopeless. I just stood there for a while. Then I collected my books and continued my way to school.
Well, I finished my college application by myself completely. My parents are in China so they can only help me financially. I just did everything online and now I am waiting for my acceptance letters. My high school did a few counseling lessons on college application so I guess I am fine.”