China News Service, Beijing, November 28 (Reporter Ma Haiyan Ran Wenjuan) "I like playing football very much. It can make people relax and unite." At present, the World Cup is in full swing, and Ugandan student Sarah Marjorey is also very concerned about it. Cheer for your favorite Senegalese team.
Sarah has lived in China for more than three years and is currently studying for a doctorate in "Global and Governance" at Communication University of China.
During the webcast on November 28, she and her Chinese friend Yuki shared her study and life experience in China, chatting about her favorite food, tea culture and the current World Cup football match.
Before coming to study abroad, Sarah was already full of curiosity about China.
She is a journalist and has previously reported many stories of cooperation between the two countries.
Coming to China to study abroad gave her the opportunity to experience Chinese culture on the spot.
She still remembers "meeting" the national treasure panda when she first arrived in China.
"I have written about pandas, but I have never seen them. When my Chinese friends took me to the Beijing Zoo to see real pandas, I was very happy." Today, Sarah is still very excited when she thinks of this scene.
Since then, Sarah has gone to different places in China and gained many unforgettable experiences.
"China has rich cultural heritage, and people cherish and love these cultural heritage very much. This is very similar to Africa." Visiting the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and other places, Sarah felt the weight of Chinese history and China's cultural heritage. meticulous protection.
Sarah is also fascinated by Chinese food culture.
"My favorite is Sichuan cuisine, which is very hot." She said that there are many ethnic minorities in China, and each region has its own unique cooking methods and specialties.
In her opinion, tasting food is an important way to understand a country's culture.
During the conversation, Sarah did not forget to recommend Ugandan food to Yuki.
"Matoke", known as Uganda's national dish, and street food "Rolex" are delicious delicacies not to be missed.
During her study abroad in China, Sarah also often made hometown delicacies with her friends.
Drinking tea was Sarah's daily habit in her hometown.
After coming to China, she also fell in love with the rich variety of Chinese tea, and would choose different types according to different seasons.
"Drinking strong tea in winter makes me warmer; drinking jasmine tea in summer makes me feel refreshed."
"For more than three years, my biggest gain is this experience itself." Sarah said that even if she leaves China one day, this experience will be her most unforgettable memory.
In the future, she plans to return to her hometown and contribute to the tourism exchanges between the two countries.
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