Self Introduction (Eva)

Hello, everybody. My name is Eva Shao. I have just been in New Zealand for 10 days. I have never gone abroad before, so I am a little bit thinking of my family. I have no brothers or sisters because of the one-child policy in China. There are only my father, my mother and I in my family which is simple but warm.

After senior school, I entered university to study Accounting. I focused on my courses but did not enjoy my university life, which made me feel regretful after graduated. I became a bank clerk after getting bachelor’s degree. The work in bank was extremely busy and I used to feel tired so much. One day I decided to quit my job and visit some places to have a rest. My friend suggested me to study abroad which can let me both change the environment and have further study. Then I followed her advice and came here.

I found it was difficult for me to communicate with natives fluently. I could not catch others’ words, understand others quickly or express myself easily. So I joined the EAP2 class. I hope that I could chat with natives more fluently without misunderstanding. I also want to read English articles more quickly. I believe I will do that after the class over.

I enjoy playing Rubik's Cube although someone thinks it is difficult and boring. I like to mix the colors up then return them back. I think it is a good way to kill time as well as exercise my brain. I have been trying my best to increase the speed of returning back. But I cannot break my record of 21 seconds. What a pity I left my magic cube at home. Maybe one day I will buy a new one to practice in Auckland.