School of Education

Hongxi Du

Hi, I am Hongxi from China. I feel very lucky and happy during the time studying at UoG. Our campus is the most beautiful, ancient and cultural one. I feel joy when I see our main building every time. Our ranking is also high.  

Additionally,  the environment around our campus is great. We have a forest and little river around (Kelvingrove park). Every time I come to attend a course at St Andrew’s building, I come across this park, and immerse into the fresh air and sound of water and bird whisper.

This environment has become my dream about my future home.  

I feel Glasgow is my second hometown, when I first came here and did not need time to be familiar with it. I even do not feel any loneliness or homesick. Because people in Glasgow are really warm and friendly to me.  People here would smile and say hi to me. 

I remembered elderly people on the street, he asked me whether I came from China, and he welcomed me. Teachers here are also warm. Dr Robert Doherty and Professor Catherine Doherty have given me much help in academic and psychological parts. They reply to email very quickly and give useful feedback. Friends are also one of the reasons for loving this city. I know many new friends here and we may keep a lifelong friendship.  

I feel most of the time is very happy here. If I have to say some lows. It might be that at the first beginning, I did not know how to write a successful essay. But finally, I think I have learnt a lot about writing an academic dissertation, with the help of one-on-one Leads and my supervisor. 

During this one-year time, I have become more self-reliant psychologically, and I have become much more mature, with deeper thoughts and new ideas in this considerably distinguished context compared with China. I think I better know about myself and what I really want to be. 

In the future, I think I could further develop my English ability and increase my teaching and research experience. And more importantly, being a good person, a good daughter, a good sister and a good teacher.  

Finally, I have to say, I love UoG. I love Glasgow. I will remember every moment here forever.