You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
What was your childhood like?
I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectations for me.
Where did you go to university?
My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing, but I decided to go back to England. I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication.
What is your current occupation?
I am a journalist. I write for China Daily.
Did you know that you wanted to be a journalist right after your graduation?
No, I didn't. I started working at a university in London but as time went by, I found I did not really like my job. I decided to explore other fields. Journalism is great fit for me as well as a challenge.
Do you like your current job?
Yes, I came to Beijing two years ago looking for new opportunities. I was lucky because my friend introduced me to my current company.