One day, walking home from the Shanghai Metro after a delicious meal, I came across a group of older men throwing a frisbee on the field across from my host University’s campus. As a member of Pitt Club Ultimate and as a former member of my high school team, this immediately piqued my interest. Feeling…
Author: rsw53
Hi! I’m Rowan Wechsler from South Orange, NJ and I’m a second year Political Science, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese student in the Pitt Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. After graduating in Spring 2028, I look forward to working in public service, whether in constituent services or through legislative work. I also hope to possibly attend law school.
你的中文说得非常好!
“你的中文说得非常好!” (nǐ de zhōngwén shuō de fēicháng hǎo) This is the statement any non-Chinese person will hear by uttering a simple “你好” (nǐ hǎo, hello). It means “You speak Chinese extremely well!” and people say it whether it’s true or not. One of my biggest surprises arriving was hearing this from the front desk lady…
Rowan is off to China, 你好！
Hi! My name is Rowan Wechsler. I am a Political Science major with minors in Spanish & Mandarin Chinese, and a certificate in Asian Studies set to graduate in the Spring of 2028. I am passionate about public service and making sure that language never stands as a barrier between people and the resources they…