Xi'An has a great deal of history, which I find to be a particularly fascinating aspect as it is the history of China that shows how the people have reached where they are today. I feel that, as Xi'an Jiaotong is one of China's oldest universities, I will learn a lot of information fairly quickly, as I will be surrounded not only by Chinese language but also by Chinese history and culture. I also agree with the principles the university aims to follow: learning makes one stronger, respecting the truth and honouring righteousness. I also hope to join clubs and interact with people as much as possible to ensure I learn the language quickly, and so I find the variety of clubs appealing.