1. Zhujian Wang
BUSN 210
7.23.2013
My Life

2. Cultural Differences
I was born China. The
environment I grew up in was
vastly different than the part of
my childhood in the United
States. My parents always
reminded to never forget my
Chinese roots and now, I
understand their meaning. To
be able to have such a deep
understanding of opposing
cultures has allowed me to
see situations differently than
my peers who have stayed in
one place their entire life. I
moved a lot when I was a
child, all over the US and
Canada, and meeting all
different kinds of people
taught me to accept cultural
differences and not judge a

3. Appreciated
This was my first lasting
volunteer experience. My
parent’s company hosted
annual picnics that
attracted hundreds of
people. There were a lot
of little kids so I
approached the event
manager and inquired
about me and a friend
making balloon animals
for there kids. The kids
absolutely loved it. We
had huge lines and it
really made me feel that
my work was being
appreciated. Even though
the event was only once
a year, the manager
invited me back year after

4. Moving Forward
My high school
graduation marked one
of mine most important
accomplishments as an
young adult. It was the
gateway that would lead
me to higher education.
At the time, I felt only
relief that I was finally
done. However, in
retrospect, it was more
than just an
accomplishment.
Graduating proved to me
that I am capable of
doing anything if I set my
mind to it.

5. The Value of Work
After 2 years of university, I
quit for various reasons
unrelated to education. At
the time, I had the
opportunity to live in
Shanghai, China for 1 year.
I planned that year to be a
time where I could figure
out what I wanted to do.
Luckily for me, I found a job
at Active Kidz Shanghai.
During the summertime, I
was a head coach at their
summer camp. I was too
naïve before and didn’t fully
understand people working
themselves to death for
something they love, but I
learnt that there. It was hard
work under the burning sun
everyday, but seeing the
kids smile, getting gifts from
them, and being thanked by
their parents taught me that
meaningful work is

6. Opening Doors
Having had a taste of the
real world for a year, I
decided to resume my
education. I felt so
limited in my job
searches without higher
education. Starting at
Centennial College will
be the new challenge for
me. After all I have
learnt, I am sure I am
ready for school this time
and that I will endure
until the end.