BOAKYE HANSON OWUSU
国籍：加纳
长江大学2018级土木工程在读本科生
所获荣誉：
2020年度中国政府优秀来华留学生奖学金
2020-Ministry of Education “Outstanding International Students Studying in China” Scholarship
2019年度“长江大学国际学生学业奖学金”一等奖
2019-The First Honor of Yangtze University Academic Scholarship（International Students）
2019年度长江大学运动会男子4×400米第六名
He has won the Sixth Place of 4×400M(MAN) in Yangtze University sports meeting
留学故事：
“教育是最强有力的武器，你能用它来改变世界。”——纳尔逊·曼德拉
我一直相信，高质量的教育是开启许多通往成功和高质量生活之门的钥匙，所以，我总是充分利用每一个可以学习的机会。
我是Hanson Owusu Boakye，来自加纳。在中国学习两年了，目前就读于长江大学的土木工程专业。
从孩提时代起，我就一直想成为一名工程师。我不确定是不是因为他们穿的靴子和头盔吸引了年幼的我，但我对工程师这个职业非常的钦佩。我的父母和其他的家人们都很支持我的梦想，每当学校开展职业日，我就兴奋地打扮成一个工程师，穿着工程师的靴子和衣服。我的爸爸为了满足我的好奇心，在家里的书柜里塞满了有趣的工程书籍和其他建筑杂志。
随着我的成长，我对工程领域产生了更大的兴趣，但我不清楚我想真正的钻研哪个方面。在高中，我学习了普通科学和技术制图方面的知识，这打开了我在工程领域继续深造的大门。我还参加了有关职业培训的教育研讨会，进一步了解了这门课程。在2018年6月我申请了我们国家的一所著名的大学去学习电气工程，但是到学校报到的几周后，我家的一个朋友来拜访我们，并告诉我们说我有机会在中国长江大学学习土木工程。我妈妈和我听到这个消息都很高兴，立刻决定让我来中国读书。
为什么我决定在中国学习而不是在我的国家？我的大多数朋友都问过我这个问题。我之所以选择在中国读土木工程，是因为在基础设施项目方面，中国是世界领先的国家之一，我们国家大多数最好的基础设施都是由中国公司建造的。还有谁比中国人更适合当我的老师呢？
当我到达中国时，我既焦虑又兴奋。这对我来说确实是一个千载难逢的好机会!我已经准备好从我的老师那里学习很多专业的东西，除此之外我也想学习中国的语言和文化。
我的课程从三月份开始，在此之前我参加了汉语班。来中国之前，我听说汉语比较难学，所以当我有机会学习汉语的时候，我在心里记着要全力以赴。我喜欢上课和老师的互动，老师们真的很有耐心，一直在鼓励我。很快，我就能轻松地与出租车司机和超市店主进行日常交流。我还在学校组织的“汉语角”活动中结交了许多朋友。
第一年对我来说有点困难，因为我在学习的同时，也要挤出时间去适应中国的生活方式，认识朋友，所以我寻求了高年级同学的帮助，他们帮我制定了一个灵活有效的时间表，我对此表示非常感谢。
我坚信，当我回到加纳的时候，我将会是一个德智体美全面发展的优秀毕业生。所以我不单单需要取得学业上的优秀，包括运动上我也尽力做到最好。我每次都积极参加学校的其他活动，去年全校运动会我参加了400米赛跑，我还被选去参加男子4x400接力棒比赛。尽管我们只获得了第六名，但这对我来说是一次很好的体验。我还参加了足球队，代表我的国家参加校内的足球联赛，最后我们赢了还获得了奖章。在这期间，我学会了团队合作的重要性。能力越大，责任越大！我还被选为我们班的班级代表。我觉得这是对我至高的荣誉和赞赏。
最后，很庆幸能来到这里学习，感谢长江大学，感谢中国！
MY STUDY LIFE IN CHINA
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”-Nelson Mandela.
I have always believed that quality education is the key that would unlock so many doors to success and quality living. Having this in mind, I always make the best out of every opportunity offered me to study. I am Hanson Owusu Boakye. I am a Ghanaian. I have been studying in China for two years. I am majoring in Civil Engineering in Yangtze University, Jingzhou-Hubei.
Since childhood, I always had interest in being an engineer. Maybe it was the boots and helmets they wore, I’m not really certain but I had a lot of admiration for the job. My parents like any other supporting parent, supported my childhood fantasies. Whenever it was career day in school, I dressed up as an engineer, with the boots and all. I was really excited. My dad filled our house library with interesting books on engineering and other architectural magazines to feed my curiosity. As I grew, I developed deeper interests in the field of study but I still did not know which aspect I would like to major in. In high school, I studied General Science with Technical Drawing so I would have a head start in the field of engineering. I also attended educational seminars on career training to learn more about the course. After high school, June 2018, I had a fair idea of the various fields I could venture. I was undecided between civil and electrical engineering. I applied to one of the prestigious universities in my country. They offered me admission to study electrical engineering. I was excited. I was to report to school in September 2018. A few weeks to the opening day, a friend of my family visited us, and had some exciting news. He informed us about an opportunity to study Civil Engineering at Yangtze University, China. My mum and I were happy about the news.
Why did I decide to study in China? That is a question most of my friends ask considering the fact that I could have decided to study electrical engineering back home. I chose civil engineering here because China is one of the leading countries with respect to infrastructural projects. Most of the best infrastructure in my country was done by Chinese companies. Who better to learn from than the Chinese? When I arrived in China I was both anxious and excited. I was ready to learn so much from my teachers and I also wanted to learn the Chinese language and culture. This was indeed a great opportunity!
“At its heart engineering is about using science to find creative practical solutions. It’s a noble profession”-Queen Elizabeth II.
After all the hustle and bustle at the airport and train station, I finally managed to arrive in school on my own. My course was to start in March so in the mean time I joined the Chinese language classes. I was a bit skeptical about the toughness of the language before coming to China so I made a mental note to really give it my all when I got the chance to study it. I enjoyed the classes and the interaction with the teachers. They were really helpful and encouraging. Soon, I was able to communicate easily with taxi drivers and store keepers in my day to day activities. I also made a number of friends during Chinese corner-a program organised by the school. After a few months, other students arrived in school as well and we were set to begin our course. The first year was a bit challenging because I was still adapting to the way of life here, socialization with my friends here and family and friends back at home as well as making time to study. I consulted other senior course mates and they helped me out. They helped me plan a flexible and effective timetable. I made sure to stick to it. I wanted to maintain my scholarship so I spent most of my leisure time studying or seeking explanations from my teachers and senior course mates. I like to work out at the school gym, sometimes play video games with friends or take a nap to release stress. I find that really helpful because I always have a clear head to study. I also make it a point to revise my notes or slides before the next class. I believe these habits have played a major role in my success.
I believe it is essential that I have a rich experience by the time I go back to Ghana. That is why I make sure to participate in other school activities like sports. I participated in the 400 meters race last summer . I was then elected to join the male 4x400 baton race. Even though we came sixth, it was a nice first experience for me. I also joined the football team to represent my country in the football league. We won and we were all given medals. During this period, I learnt the importance of team work. I also decided to take on more responsibility and that is how I am the acting class representative of my class.
