My son succeeded in applying for exchange student in his school last year. He went to American school for two weeks and stayed at Nathan's home in Feb. this year. Accordingly, Nathan comes to stay at my home from Apr. 24th to May 2rd. After staying with Nathan for one week, I think Nathan is an excellent American boy. He does a great work not only in the school, but also in the daily life. We really love him very much.

Even thought he is only 14 years old, he looks like an adult, a little older than his age. Especially, he is very self-confident about himself. He knows his advantages and disadvantages very well. For example, he knows he always respects  his parents, his teachers and others. He is good at studing even though he didn't often do his homework. In addition, he is very interested in Chinese culture and history and is eager to learn some of them, such as Suzhou Gardens, handwritting, history story and so on. However, he also knows he is a little lazy but his classmates almost like him, especially the girls. He likes doing exercises such as running, swimming and so on, so he is very strong.

On the other hand, he really cares about Chinese atmosphere. If he felt a little uncomfortable, he would think it was just because of the polluted air. He also doesn't like some Chinese people's bad behaviors such as their crossing the roads freely. There are some pictures as follows.

Nathan is interpreting for his teachers confidently in the farewell party

Nathan is looking at his gift which Chinese student gave him

We are enjoying our holidays in Suzhou Amusement Land

Tasty dinner

IMAX movie will begin

Nathan is playing with my son

We are enjoying the colorful boats cruising around Jinji Lake from April 12 to April 27