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1. What is your full name?
Tao Chun Cheng.

2. What country do you come from?
I come from Taipei, Taiwan. Taiwan is a country famous for its economic growth and various kinds of foods.

3. Describe your program of study.
I began full-time college studies in spring quarter, 2005, taking classes for my A.A. degree for a Marketing/ International Business major.

4. What are your plans and goals for the future?
My plans now are to transfer to a university after I complete my studies at Seattle Central so that I can find a job related to my field of study, either in marketing or international business, after I graduate.
Doing business has been a goal of mine since I graduated from
high school, so I want to either start my own business, big or small,
as my future career.

5. Do you think Seattle Central is helping you achieve your goals? Why or why not?
Yes. Most of the time, I try to find workshop information to see if there is anything I can learn besides taking college classes. The result is always encouraging. There is a big variety of workshop sessions, such as academic assistance or information technology basics.
In addition to that, the clubs on campus are also good resources to help you either fill up the spaces in your life or acquire knowledge other than just school work.

6. How would you describe Seattle?
Seattle rains a lot. However, many people don't bother to use umbrellas at all. Probably that's why hoodies are popular here. Also, in Seattle, there are many different small stores and food joints. Every weekend, you always can see those places filled with tourists and local people. By the way, Bill Gates,
the richest person in the world, lives here.

7. How would you describe Seattle Central Community College?
The first thing I noticed in my first week in SCCC was the number of international students. Its big variety of international students on campus brings cultural diversity into the school, which is, I would say, a benefit of studying here because that means more chances to learn about more cultures. This helps people become more open-minded to differences.

8. What are the biggest differences between life in your country and life in Seattle?
Generally speaking, life in Seattle is much easier than in Taipei.
Seattle is a laid-back city. People here go to coffee shops a lot, almost like everyone wakes up with the smell of coffee every morning.

9. Is there anything else you’d like to say to prospective students in your country who might be reading this?
It takes some time to get used to the studying environment in the US,
so preparation is very important. Plenty of preparation, such as English proficiency, an open mind, and some self-discipline, can lead you to a better position whether you are going to transfer or simply come here for self-growth.