Hello! Some claim that the phrases "I am from China," "I am Chinese," and "I love you China!" convey feelings of security, pride, and confession. I still aspire to say, "I love you, China," even if I'm not a descendant of Yan and Huang.
I left my motherland, Morocco, eight years ago, flying to your arms like a bird yearning for a home. Wuhan, with the fervent hopes of my parents, I packed my bag and headed to you. I began a difficult path to education, set off on a new path in life, and formed an unbreakable friendship with you at the foot of Luojia Mountain at Wuhan University.
I had a strong feeling of thrill and surprise when I first joined your arms. Before then, you were as big and vivid in my memory as the night sky, yet mysterious. Because everything was so excellent when I came to see you, I thought it was all unreal.
I'm happy I can visit this fantastic institution and this gorgeous city. Currently, the great Chinese teachers and lovely classmates have made me happy and made me experience the warmth that has been lost in a faraway land. Like a warm winter sunbeam, the sensitivity throughout these years supported my development, warmed my memory, and looked after my heart.
"Do you feel OK? Do you need my assistance?" This Chinese woman's uncommon genuineness immediately struck me, and a warm current ran over me as I gazed up at her with a smile on her face and a very soothing tone.
My lonely heart is warmed by mine. I hesitated before saying, "I'm OK, thank you," in straightforward Chinese. This lovely woman works for the school as a staff member. The days that followed saw our relationship become more vital.
She became my close relative in China, and her house in Wuhan became my home. This Chinese woman has subtly increased my strength, significantly changed my thought process and worldview, and greatly benefited me.
"We have joy, grief, parting, and intimacy. Moon can be shady, clear, round or sickle. Such things cannot be perfect in all respects." I often think my dad would undoubtedly be pleased for his daughter if he were still alive. My life is traumatized by the loss of my father, which I cannot endure. My father's unfulfilled dream throughout his lifetime, which has also become my goal, was that I could pursue a Ph.D. degree.
I started my Ph.D. application process in 2017. I reached out to Professor Wu Jiang, my favorite supervisor, and successfully passed the interview. I received his letter of recommendation around one in the morning. I was moved by this letter while traveling, and tears started to form in my eyes. I can guess what this letter means to me. I picked up life lessons from him in addition to academic information. I admire him even more for his "poverty alleviation" study, which he conducts with the utmost care and diligence.
I've also grown quite interested in "poverty alleviation" under his teaching, and I hope to someday become an expert in the area to aid Morocco in eradicating poverty.
I always appreciate your ubiquity and convenience when I come to your arms. I may choose the mode of transportation whenever I want, according to my schedule, thanks to the quick and straightforward transportation options and asphalt roads everywhere. I can't believe how quickly Internet technology is evolving. I've used Taobao and can shop whenever I want without leaving my house. Even if I am "penniless," I can still go out and travel and shop as long as I have a phone and come back with a lot of stuff.
Coming to your arms, I know that your people are the epitome of grit and fortitude. Sanitation workers were already on the deserted streets at four in the morning. While the breakfast shop is already well-lit, the roar of approaching cars has just started. The kids are lost in the sea of knowledge, and the school's study area is constantly filled with poetry surging. All of this serves as a reminder to draw strength from your people and use my initiatives to sow the seeds of hope and reap the rewards of a bright future.
My proficiency in Chinese is also fast advancing at the same time. I've gradually adjusted and begun to fall in love with your hug after the baptism of time. I frequently look forward to telling my family what I have observed and heard in your vicinity. They are delighted and satisfied to see how good my life is, and far I've come.
The year 2019 has passed on the timeline. 2020 is a year I'll never forget. We weren't prepared for the unexpected pandemic, particularly bad in Wuhan. I still recall many international students who were enrolled here, like me, who hastily left Wuhan, but I steadfastly decided to remain in your arms.
My decision turned out to be the right one. Your people controlled the outbreak fast and successfully in just one month. People around the country actively responded to the government's call for home isolation by staying home, not congregating, and not leaving.
I was once more astounded at this point by your people's intense unity. When the pandemic rages in all parts of the planet, your embrace is calm and loving. How content is those in your arms!
A proverb among your people says, "A drop of water shall be returned with a burst of spring." Because you have already become my "second hometown," I gave a small donation and prayed for you in Chinese with my mother. Under your protection, I can develop, grow, and seek out a more comprehensive ocean of knowledge. I can also realize a long-held desire and realize my father's dream.
On April 16, 2022, the Shenzhou XIII successfully landed. Your people once again made history, completed space science experiments, completed the first radial rendezvous and docking, and refreshed the orbital flight record. Shaking achievements, your people will embrace the vastness of space more calmly from now on. There is no doubt about your aerospace technology and scientific and technological strength, and the completion of each mission marks a new height for China's aerospace technology.
In ten years, your culture, economy, politics, military, and other aspects have undergone earth-shaking changes. I became a veritable witness, and everything seemed to be in my blood. I am getting better in your arms, like falling asleep in my mother's arms. Maybe you are more than just these beautiful things in my mind, and thousands of words can't express my gratitude now. If possible, I hope I will stay in your arms forever and use all my strength to protect you, build you, and contribute to you.
