力邁中美·九華高中學(xué)術(shù)之星武丹妮（中英雙語）

我是武丹妮，現(xiàn)在是力邁中美國際學(xué)校九華高中校區(qū)卡文特九年級(jí)一班的學(xué)生。我一直相信是我的經(jīng)歷讓我卓爾不群。我父親是一位外交官，曾在多個(gè)國家的中國使館工作過。所以我也有幸在多個(gè)國家學(xué)習(xí)并生活。我曾在阿爾及利亞學(xué)習(xí)了六個(gè)月，在黎巴嫩的貝魯特美式社區(qū)學(xué)校學(xué)習(xí)兩年，在蘇丹的喀土穆國際社區(qū)學(xué)校學(xué)習(xí)了兩年半。這些在不同文化之下的學(xué)習(xí)經(jīng)歷改變了我。

首先，在喀土穆國際社區(qū)學(xué)校學(xué)習(xí)時(shí)，我是一位熱愛運(yùn)動(dòng)的學(xué)生會(huì)代表。在那兩年的時(shí)間里，我學(xué)會(huì)了獨(dú)立思考同時(shí)又為他人著想，也讓自己解決問題和邏輯思考的能力增長(zhǎng)了不少。在學(xué)生會(huì)的兩年我一直作為師生間溝通的橋梁，后來也成為了我在公眾面前發(fā)表演講的積淀。那段時(shí)間我總要學(xué)著在最短的時(shí)間里做出最好的選擇，我相信這也是我通向成功路上的一塊墊腳石。

其次，我相繼參加了學(xué)校的游泳隊(duì)和田徑隊(duì)。后來也代表學(xué)校2017年4月到迪拜參加了中東聯(lián)合杯競(jìng)賽，并獲得了50米蛙泳的銀牌。另外，在2018年4月在約旦獲得了田徑比賽的銀牌。在體育訓(xùn)練中我深深體會(huì)到了沒有付出就沒有收獲，因?yàn)椴⒉皇呛苡刑熨x的我，訓(xùn)練中付出了很多額外的努力。這些訓(xùn)練和比賽讓我變得強(qiáng)壯、堅(jiān)毅，最關(guān)鍵的是，切身體會(huì)到了沒有無緣無故的成功。 此外，在之前的學(xué)校時(shí)我很喜歡騎馬，還獲得過Christie Henchie獎(jiǎng)杯，并獲得了當(dāng)年的最佳進(jìn)步騎手。其實(shí)每次騎馬，我都會(huì)緊張和害怕，擔(dān)心會(huì)從馬背上摔下來，可是每次登上馬背又跳下來時(shí)和馬兒那種互動(dòng)的感受又讓覺得內(nèi)心平和，并讓我更加自信。騎馬的經(jīng)歷讓我明白從錯(cuò)誤和失敗中學(xué)習(xí)才能成功，回想起那段經(jīng)歷，仿佛還能感受到那份成功的喜悅。

再次，我一直熱愛彈奏鋼琴和古典音樂。我曾在高年級(jí)同學(xué)和老師面前表演了五首肖邦的曲子，這些曲子我已經(jīng)是提前默背下來，學(xué)校給我頒發(fā)了肖邦獎(jiǎng)。學(xué)長(zhǎng)還讓我跟學(xué)校樂隊(duì)一起合奏，校長(zhǎng)也讓我在開學(xué)典禮上演奏。通過參加各種演出，我感受到有一項(xiàng)特長(zhǎng)愛好是非常重要的，會(huì)遇到很多額外的機(jī)會(huì)。雖然我曾經(jīng)在表演中會(huì)緊張，會(huì)擔(dān)心自己演奏的不好，可是現(xiàn)在回想起來，自己就是在這些經(jīng)歷中一次次更加堅(jiān)定和自信。

現(xiàn)在，回到中國之后，我很開心加入到力邁中美（國際）學(xué)校的卡文特班學(xué)習(xí)。這里最吸引我的就是，和之前學(xué)習(xí)過的所有學(xué)校比起來，現(xiàn)在的老師和學(xué)校設(shè)施都特別的棒。在力邁中美（國際）學(xué)校學(xué)習(xí)的這兩個(gè)月的時(shí)間里，我已經(jīng)感受到了這個(gè)大家庭的溫暖。老師們對(duì)我們的支持和幫助讓我很感動(dòng)：每當(dāng)我有需要求助老師的時(shí)候，他們都會(huì)耐心的為我解答所有的問題；所有的同學(xué)們也都互相幫助和鼓勵(lì)，一起在適應(yīng)和融入這個(gè)大家庭。

目前，我的目標(biāo)就是努力為自己的將來提供更多的選擇。這將幫助我以后做出自己的決定，而不是只有一條通向未來的路。我最喜歡的愛好之一就是聽古典音樂，當(dāng)我有壓力或沮喪時(shí)，它能讓我平靜下來。這也幫助我提高了彈鋼琴的水平。我希望能繼續(xù)學(xué)習(xí)鋼琴，并且希望能達(dá)到專業(yè)演奏的水平。當(dāng)然，學(xué)術(shù)對(duì)我的未來也很重要。因此，我的目標(biāo)是在課上努力學(xué)習(xí)，無論晴天下雨，課下繼續(xù)每天練習(xí)鋼琴。我相信只有我在力邁中美（國際）學(xué)校持續(xù)學(xué)習(xí)知識(shí)，磨練自己的音樂水平，很快我就會(huì)有飛躍性的進(jìn)步，并且受益終生。

 My name is Danni Wu and this is my first year at Limai Chinese American International School. currently I am student of Class 1, Grade 9 of Calvert Program. I believe it is my experience that makes me unique. My dad is a diplomat and has worked in different Chinese Embassies in the Middle East. I was lucky to have the opportunity of studying and travelling in many countries. I have studied in Algeria for 6 months, Lebanon at ACS (American Community School at Beirut) for 2 years, and Sudan at KICS (Khartoum International Community School) for 2 and a half years. All the experience at the international schools in different cultures have changed me into a different person.

At Khartoum International Community School, I was one of the Student Council Representatives, and an active student who loves sports. Being the year group representative for two years, I have developed a habit of being independent while being thoughtful and supportive to others. In addition, I have developed my problem-solving skills, and improved on thinking critically and rationally as well. I think being a part of the student council helped me to communicate with teachers and my classmates better than I did before for that I was their communication bridge for two years. This encouraged me to be confident in public speaking and making announcements. I have always tried to get better at the skill to make the best choice in a small amount of time. That, personally, is an essential stepping stone to success.

I joined the Swim Squad and the Track & Field Team sequentially. Speaking of these two sports teams, I am proud to say that I earned a silver medal for my 50-meter breaststroke in the Middle East Unity Cup in Dubai (April 2017). In addition, a bronze and silver medal for Track & Field Meet in Jordan (April 2018). My time spent on the sports team made me understand the statement “No pain no gain”. I was never physically very strong, so the training was very hard for me. Those practices and competitions made me stronger, more persistent and most of all made me understand that success does not come for nothing. In addition, I love horse riding and have gotten the Christie Henchie Award in my previous school and a certificate of the best improved rider of the year. I’ve always have a little bit of fear every time I ride because I am afraid of falling off but my connection with the horse that I feel when I canter or jump makes me incredibly happy and will sooth me. It gave me the feeling that I could do anything. Riding taught me that failure is a step towards success if you learn from your mistakes. The experience also let me gain more confidence, and gave me the courage to be a risk taker. Those memories have let me tasted the sweet scent of success.

I am also a lover of classical music and a piano player. I have received the Chopin Award by memorizing 5 of his pieces and performing them in front of all the teachers and students in the Senior Section. The Head of Seniors asked me to play for the school assembly. Then, the headmaster asked me to perform on the First Day of School. I have participated in every musical performance or variety show. From all that, I know that to have a talent or a hobby is very important for that it brings us many valuable opportunities. When these events were being carried out, I was at times, terrified of the result. However, when I think about it from now, these are experiences that made me different, and made me more confident.

Now, I have come back to China and is excited to start my new journey at Limai Chinese American (International) School with the Calvert program. The elements of Limai that attracts me the most is that Limai have the most wonderful teachers whom I have ever encountered and the most advanced facilities that I have seen from all the international schools that I have been to. Even though I have studied at Limai for around two months, I felt the warmth of the big community. I was moved by how the teachers are always so supportive and positive towards us, and very thankful for their patience when I have trouble and turn to them in the offices. I can feel that the teachers and students are here for each other and they are helping me to adapt to and be a part of this big community.

Currently, my goal is to create as many paths for my future as possible. This will help me to make my own decisions later on, instead of having only one possible path that will lead to the future. One of my absolute favorite hobbies is listening to classical music, it calms me when I am stressed or depressed. That helps me improve on playing the piano too. I hope that if I keep working on the piano, hopefully I will reach the point of being able to perform professionally. Academics, of course is also important to my future. Therefore, my target is to crash the courses in class and continue practicing piano everyday no matter what or how the day is. I believe that if I continue to develop my hobbies and academics at Limai, I will soon see the change that will affect the rest of my life.