Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Lanzhou, the best city in China according to me. It is a multicultural city with a long history. I had great fun there.
Is it a trendy thing now for Chinese students to study in Scandinavian countries?
I think Chinese students are eager to study abroad for communication and learning. Now more and more people have stronger finance capability; and more and more universities in Europe have all English-taught programs. So I guess there is a so-called trend for them to study in Scandinavian countries.
You did a Bachelor in Economics and worked in several banks in China before coming to Norway. What are your expectations here?
I don't think my educational background is good enough since I only had a Bachelor degree. So I want to continue my further education in English, which I think is quite important. I would also like to expand my vision in living in a different place. I think my time at BI has reached such expectations. It hasn’t disappointed me.
Why did you choose BI Norwegian School of Management?
Simply I was offered a scholarship that I didn’t expect at all.
Which class taught you the most?
Investments. The teacher is very good at explaining complicated things in a simple and understandable way.
What's the best thing about Norway and BI Norwegian?
The air in Norway is always so clean even though the winter is a little bit long. As for BI, it has an international environment so I do not feel I am an outsider.
Has the financial downturn changed the way you think about business?
Not really. Business is a cycle that sometimes booms and sometimes dooms. I think the financial crisis is quite normal and the economies will go up again soon.
Are you self-funded?
The first two years I had the study loan (the scholarship). I decided to take one more year to improve my grades, and now yes, I am self-financed. I have two part-time jobs, one is in a Chinese restaurant, and another one is in BI master administration.
Have you had any business ideas while at BI Norwegian?
Yes, I wanted to find out the possibility and opportunity to open a KTV place in Oslo, which is an entertainment place with karaoke and fine food and drinks.
Have you had much cultural shock? How do you compare living in Norway to living in China?
Not really. Personally I think I am a flexible and easy-going person, so it is quite understandable for me if there is any difference. I think the advantage of living in China is that it is cheap, convenient and has delicious food. But in Norway I can keep some distance from my culture - which I would like to - and earn a good salary.
What’s your plan after BI Norwegian?
I am learning Norwegian now because I want to find a job here. As a young graduate, I think it is important to make some money first. Later I will be able to have wider freedom to do my own stuff.
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