My
name is Mengqi and I am proud of my Chinese heritage. My parents named me after the beautiful Chinese character “梦琪,” which means “dreamy and lovely”. Growing up, my parents instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and respect for our cultural traditions. I remember as a child, my parents would take me to Chinese festivals, where we would watch traditional dragon dances and eat delicious dumplings. These experiences helped me to appreciate the richness of our culture and to develop a strong sense of identity. Although I was born and raised in China, I have had the opportunity to travel and meet people from all over the world. Through these experiences, I have come to realize that we are all connected by our humanity, regardless of our background or nationality. I am also passionate about learning and love to read books on a variety of topics, from science and history to literature and philosophy. I believe that education is essential to personal growth and success, and I am grateful for the opportunities that I have had to learn and develop new skills. As I embark on my journey into adulthood, I am excited to see where life takes me. I am confident that with hard work and dedication, I can achieve my goals and make a positive impact on the world around me. And I am grateful for my Chinese heritage and the values that my parents have instilled in me, which have helped me to become the person that I am today.