My name is 郑素珍, I'm fourteen-years-old, and I'm a student in seventh grade (Class 2) in Beijing's Dandelion School. I come from He Nan Province. I just came to Beijing this year and visited many schools before choosing the Dandelion School. I chose this school because it was one step closer to helping me achieve my dreams.

　　Ever since I was little, I had many plans for my future. But since I lived in the countryside, I felt like there was only a slim chance that my plan could come true. After careful consideration, I decided that I wanted to become an unselfish, caring teacher.

　　This goal influenced me throughout my life and encouraged me to move forward. When I arrived at the Dandelion School, I became one step closer to reaching my goal. After studying here for one semester, I felt the Dandelion School's warmness and the Principal's love. Through some events, I became even more aware of the care the school's teachers bestowed upon me. For example, I was only at the school for one semester when I learned that I had to switch schools because of my family's financial problems. However, the Dandelion School's teachers and Principal helped me solve my financial problem: they agreed to help pay for my expenses so I can continue my studies at the Dandelion School. Ever since this incident, I was even more determined and confident that I will become a teacher.

　　From now on, I'll study even harder. When I grow up, I will help others and always remember the guidance of my teachers. And I will constantly remind myself that the help of others is what enables me to go to school every day.

　　I love the Dandelion School's Principal and teachers.

（The Dandelion School, Seventh-grade (Class 2)，郑素珍, fall semester of 2006)
(Translated by Diana)