The National Traits of Exchange Students

The National Traits

of Exchange Students

　　On October 28, I went to Washington State University, and I noticed a lot of things. There are many exchange students from various countries. They clearly show each national character. First of all, exchange student's scholarship shows the situation of each country. I saw many Arabian students there. I heard Arabian exchange students in Washington State University win enough schokarshios to study abroad. In my opinion, because Arabia is developing country now, Arabian nations invest their energy to the young people for the future of a own country. Also, Saudi Arabia is a wealthy country, so they can afford to give scholarships to students. Next, I thought Chinese are more active than Japanese. My conversation partners wer a Japanese man and aChinese man. Chinese' English was not so good, but he spoke English very actively. He seemed not afraid of making a mistake. Also, a Japanese man said most of the Chinese in Washington State University speak English actively, and they never mind even if their English is not correct. On the other hand, Japanese are more reserved, so they do not speak English actively, although they can do well at school. Therefore, Japanese should not be so reserved. Finally, I thought there are some exceptions in national characteristic. Generally speaking, Japanese are reserved, but of course, there are active Japanese. I saw active Japanese at Washington State University. She was not a my group, but she talked to me, and she spoke English actively like Chinese, and she was not afraid of making mistakes. Therefore, I thought the phrase, "Japanese are reserved." is a just excuse, not a reason, so Japanese also can speak English actively. All in all, although there are some exceptions, exchange students display their national traits conspicuously.