Xiaoying Ding ~ Chinese Language Resident 2009-2010

High 5 with Chairman Mao

 Where do you live in your home country?

I live in Beijing which is famous for her Chinese mandarin, Beijing roast duck and the Forbidden City^^

What is your favorite cultural tradition or holiday? Why is it special to you?

Moon Day. Every family members will come back home on that day and all sit together to enjoy drinking, chatting, and eating moon cakes (They are round in shape and have sweet stuffing like red beans, nuts and now even chocolate and strawberry sauces insides, yummy!).

What is your favorite dish?

Hot Pot. It can be super spicy or just plain and you can put whatever you like into it^^

What fun activities do you like to engage in?

I like many different activities. I like swimming, spinning, dancing and is learning how to play basketball. I also like hiking but only with many friends together ~~

What do you look forward to the most about being in the U.S. this coming academic year? (Or simply in terms of being at Oldenborg or Pomona College?)

I am looking forward to meeting lots of great people here and working, studying, and hanging out together. I am also looking forward to teaching Chinese, introducing Chinese culture to you and learning more about other cultures.