Firstly, I have been in China for most of my life, even though I am from Poland, I have spend a majority of my life right here in Guangzhou. My whole 12 year education was started and finished here in Clifford. To be able to continue my studies here in Guangzhou, so close to my home and family would be a dream come true. I have always wanted to stay close to home when I finish my high school education, so I can stay in touch and later settle here in China. Secondly, Jinan University has consistently come up when I mentioned throughout the years that I wanted to stay in China for my University studies. Teachers who were familiar with the area, and knew about Jinan University would always recommend it as a number one choice. I recently have had a biology teacher from Nigeria, who finished his studies in Canada, and taught only in Suzhou, yet he still knew about and recommended that I go to study at Jinan University. Lastly, I myself have always admired the university. I have lived in Guangzhou for 13 years now, and I have driven past Jinan University many times, and each time I admire the cleanliness compared to its surroundings. Guangzhou cannot be considered a clean place, but Jinan University certainly can. I also love that it is located in the heart of the city, in the middle of all the life and drive of this city. It very much paints a picture in my head how this university in the heart of the city provides a great education, which(education) is the heart of a country.