There are many benefits of multiculturalism in a community. A community like MCI is a very good example of this. Here, diverse countries are able to interact with each one another to share ideas, knowledge, experience, and of course, life-lasting friendships. "Humans of MCI" had a word with Michael, an outstanding Chinese-background student who told our blog how his life was influenced by friendships he made with the "humans" from all over the world.
(Michael on the bleachers with his friends during the Homecoming)
"I came to MCI in my junior year. When I first stepped onto MCI’s campus, I was deeply attracted by the charm of this school, not only because of the rarefied atmosphere of academic life but also various kinds of activities. In PE class I went canoeing with the teacher and other classmates in the lake; in music class I acquired a chance to give a piano recital to the community; in science classes, I did a number of interesting experiments in the lab…. All of these activities are ones that I have never attempted before in my country. A friend is, as it were, as second self. Although far away from home, I never feel lonely, since I make a lot of friends from all over the world. We learn different cultures from each other and have a lot of fun. It is only in the short period of one year that my teachers and friends have witnessed my growth. I love MCI!"
– Michael Zhang, Class of 2016
