I wish to study. My academic interest lies in Philosophy (in which I am reasonably well-read by undergraduate standards) and Mathematics (which is a challenge for me). Besides these two extreme cases, I have had some study of political theory, history, and the Laws. In five years time I see myself studying mathematical modeling of human/social systems. I wish to study in China, and need to learn the language thoroughly. I want to understand the great civilization to our north, which after many long centuries of slumbering within its homelands, is beginning to stretch across the world again. My plan is therefore to study Chinese language for a year, and to prepare myself for further studies in China. The reason I have chosen this University is first, because it is a large normal university, so that I can be sure of having the broadest range of experiences possible. Second reason is that I saw it listed as one of the universities entrusted by MOE to carry out international Foundation Programs.