Interviews with Founding students

This year, CISK celebrates its 10th year anniversary! Over the past decade, nearly three thousand students and teachers from more than 20 countries and regions have lived, studied and worked at CISK. With the changing of the seasons, CISK has witnessed the development of its students into upstanding young adults ready to enter the world. And as time has passed, our students have also seen CISK grow as a long-term partner, mentor and guide.

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今年CISK迎來了她的第十個生日。十年間，有來自20多個國家及地區的近三千名師生在CISK學習與生活。春來秋去，CISK一路見證了學生們的蛻變；日落月升，在長久的陪伴中，學生們也見證了CISK的成長。

We met our founding students Annie and Steven T. last time, but what is life like at CISK for two of this year"s Grade 7 students, Apple and Nathan?

我們上次一起認識了創校生Annie與Steven T，而對今年七年級的Apple與Nathan來說，CISK的生活又是什么樣的呢？

Apple

MYP G7

Been in CISK for 9 years

Nathan

MYP G7

Been in CISK for 8 years

Let"s hear how they reply to the young reporters’ questions.

讓我們一起來聽聽小記者們與他們的對話吧。

Q:How long have you been studying at CISK? What was your first impression of CISK?

你在CISK學習多久了？你對CISK的初印象是怎樣的？

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Apple said:

I have been at CISK for nine years now. I have almost forgotten my first impression of CISK since it was so long ago. But my impression of CISK now is that it is very open and the relationship between teachers and students is very harmonious.

我在CISK已經九年了。由于時間關系，我幾乎忘記了我對CISK的第一印象，但現在我對CISK的印象是，它非常開放，師生關系非常和諧。

Nathan said:

About 8 years. I think CISK is a very good place because studying here is quite free. Teachers don"t force you to do things. Instead, they give you the freedom to learn what interests you. Every subject at CISK is fun.

大約8年了。我認為CISK是一個很不錯的地方，因為在這里學習是相當自由的。老師不會強迫你做事情。相反，他們給你自由，讓你學習你感興趣的知識。在CISK的每個科目都很有趣。

Q：What kind of changes do you think CISK has brought to you? How have you grown at CISK?

你認為CISK給你帶來了什么樣的變化？你在CISK是如何成長的？

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Nathan said:

I think my experience at CISK has made me more mature. When I encounter a problem, I first try to calm down and think of a solution. I don"t let myself get caught up in negative emotions anymore.

我覺得在CISK的經歷使我變得更加成熟。當我遇到問題時，我首先會試著冷靜下來，思考解決方案。遇到問題時，我不會再讓自己陷入負面情緒。

Apple said:

When I first came to CISK, I was very young. After nine years, I have learned a lot here. Especially my English skills, I am now at a high level of fluency in English.

剛來CISK時，我還很小。經過九年的時間，我在這里學到了很多東西，尤其是我的英語技能，我已經能很流利地講英語啦！

Q: Having studied at CISK for such a long time, you must have experienced every aspect of CISK. What are some of the campus activities at CISK that have impressed you most?

在CISK學習了這么長的時間，一定有很豐富的體驗。在CISK，你最喜歡的部分是什么呢？

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Apple said:

My favourite campus activity is Terry Fox because it is in memory of a very brave and strong man who overcame the challenges of cancer to be an example of not giving up too soon.

我最喜歡的校園活動是Terry Fox，因為這個活動是為了紀念一位在抗癌路上積極勇敢面對困難且成功克服困難的頑強人士。

Nathan said:

My favourite part at CISK has been learning and playing with my friends. I have made a lot of friends here. In addition, I like doing activities in class. These activities have given me a better understanding of the concepts covered in the course.

我在CISK最喜歡的部分是和朋友們一起學習和玩耍。我在這里交了很多朋友。此外，我喜歡在課堂上做活動。這些活動使我對課程中涉及的概念有了更好的理解。

Q: Have you encountered any challenges in your studies?

你在學習過程中有沒有遇到哪些挑戰呢？

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Apple said:

For me, the biggest challenge I"ve encountered so far was the PYP exhibition. I think it was a very difficult time for me and I was busy for a long time with the exhibition on an animal theme.

對我來說，目前遇到過的最大的挑戰是PYP的展覽。我想那時候對我來說是非常困難的，我為動物主題忙碌了很久。

Nathan said:

Yes, both Math and Chinese were challenging for me. However, I spent a lot of time studying and revising both subjects and my grades got better. I also believe that if I continue to work hard, my grades will get better and better in the future.

有的，對我來說，數學和中文這兩個科目都很有挑戰性，然而，我花了很多時間來學習、復習這兩門學科，我的成績變得更好了。我也相信，如果我繼續努力，我的成績會變得越來越好。

Q: This is your second year at MYP, what advice would you give to the PYP students who will be joining MYP?

這是你在MYP的第二年了，對即將加入MYP的學弟學妹們，你有什么建議呢？

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Apple said:

You must read more and read a lot, because the next course is much, much harder than the previous one.

你們一定要加強閱讀，一定要讀很多書。因為下一個課程比上一個課程難很多很多。

Nathan said:

I would advise them that they should work hard and review what they have learned every day. However, at the same time, don"t put too much pressure on yourself and give yourself a break, too. In short, put your best foot forward and be the best you can be!

我建議他們應該努力學習，每天復習他們所學的知識。然而，與此同時，不要給自己施加太多壓力，也要讓自己休息一下，總之，拼盡全力，成為最好的自己！

Whether it was Annie and Steven in the last article or Apple and Nathan in this one, during their years at CISK, they have explored their surroundings and embraced others and themselves as they grew step by step. CISK is not only their educational cradle but also their performance stage.

無論是上期的Annie和Steven，還是本期的Apple和Nathan，在漫長的時間里，他們都在慢慢探索周圍，探索他人，探索自己，也在一步一步的成長中擁抱周圍，擁抱他人，擁抱自己。CISK不僅是他們的搖籃，也是他們的舞臺。

We will continue to share with you the inside stories of our students in our 10th-anniversaryseries, so don’t miss a single column!

后續我們將繼續在十周年系列中與大家分享學生們的精彩生活，不要錯過！

Author | Apple, Nathan, Vero

Editor| Stella, Susy

Credit to | Apple, Nathan, Robin, Charlie, Julia