The last interview with CBS guest—professor Chen Chen from Xi‘an Jiaotong Liverpool University in China, was held successfully remotely through Zoom meeting, hosted by senior English majors Yue Wang and Ningyuan Wang.

The theme of this interview is “exploration and reflection”, aiming at learning Professor Chen’s exploration process in her career, and encouraging senior students to seek their own interest and career path by trying bravely and reflecting frequently. “Honestly, English study was not my priority when I applied to college. I even felt tough to continue researching in this area after gaining my master’s degree. However, I switched my path a bit and found passion in doing quantitative research in English teaching”, says Chen, who completed her MPhil degree in Cambridge University with distinction.

Prof. Chen talked about her campus life in Cambridge University. “It was such a precious chance to learn in that beautiful university, what I gained from here would benefit me in a long term.” she said. Apart from sharing her experience about how she obtained the master’s degree, Prof. Chen also talked about the difficulties and worries when she was facing the various choices of occupation. “As for my first internship, I went to a foreign trade company. However, I found that I was not suitable for this job and lost my interest after several weeks. Then I applied for being a teacher in a university. To be honest, to be a teacher was not my goal in college, but I am quite enjoy interacting with different students and witnessing their progress now.” said Prof. Chen, “Like most of you, I was confused and worried after graduation. If you do not have a clear orientation, you should try something and gain experience.” Indeed, exploration is indispensable for people to think things from new perspectives and gain new opportunities.

The Career Building Series (CBS) project is one of the most important projects in EH 495 Senior Seminar class at Brenau University in 2020 Fall semester. Dr. Wenwen Guo, the professor of EH 495 class, invited more than 10 guests in total from all over the world, to share their career experience and give advice for senior students. “This is the first time that CBS project has been initiated in EH 495 class. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to interview and access these excellent people, listening to their career experience”, says Ting Huang. “The project also broadens our horizons, practices our collaborating and communicating ability. It’s a very helpful pre-graduation project.”

Written by Ningyuan Wang (Julia) and Hazel Wang, posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

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Career Building Series: Conversations with EAP Professor Chen Chen 求职规划系列之学术英语教师