Exceptional Nigerian Student Who Gave Speech in Chinese Language Shares her Story

Cursory: Amuche, a student from Anambra state, who delivered the valedictory speech at Southwest University in China has opened up about her journey. With a passion for the Chinese language, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature. She highlighted the diverse career prospects available for Chinese language graduates and remains optimistic about her future opportunities.

Amuche, a student from Oko, Anambra state, delivered the valedictory speech at Southwest University in China after completing her bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature.

With a passion for the language since her teenage years, Amuche became fluent in Chinese through four years of dedicated study.

“I’m from Oko in Orumba North LGA Anambra state. I have been in China for 4 years studying for my bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature just graduated this year in June.

“I picked up an interest in Chinese as a teen and started studying the language at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko. It was the interest, curiosity and zeal I have for the language that made me learnt it and become fluent in it.”

When she was informed that she would give the valedictory speech she was very nervous since she would have to address a huge crowd, however despite her initial apprehension, she successfully addressed a large audience during the graduation ceremony.

Her words: “I was chosen by my school to give the speech at our graduation ceremony because of my fluency in Chinese. It wasn’t an easy task to complete because I had to address 9500+ graduating students, including the president of our school and other sectors. I was burdened by this opportunity at first, but I found my self-confidence, which scaled me through till the day.”

When asked how it feels to speak the language, Amuche said it felt awesome. “I wouldn’t say there’s a particular feeling coming with learning a language, but I would say it’s amazing that I could hear, speak, read and write Chinese. So I am so much proud of myself for the achievement.”

One of the reasons some Nigerian students are not keen on studying the Chinese language is that they think there may not be job opportunities after graduation. But Amuche said this is far from the truth.

She told Legit.ng: “There are many job opportunities for Chinese Language learners, like teaching, translating and interpreting. As for me, I’m still exploring my opportunities and haven’t chosen what to do next with the language.”

Amuche’s academic excellence earned her multiple awards, including the Excellent Foreign Student Award and the Chinese Poetry Conference Award. She expressed pride in her ability to listen, speak, read, and write in Chinese.

“Excellent foreign student award for academic year 2020-2021(First Prize), Excellent foreign student award academic year 2020-2021(First Prize), Chinese poetry conference award year 2022, Cultural and sports activities prize academic year 2019-2020, Chinese Star Award year 2021(Second prize), The Chongqing 7th “Chinese Classics Recitation, Writing and Speaking” International Students group (third prize and excellent prize).

Source: legit.ng

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