I got my AA in Physcology in my 30s as I was going through a change in my life and decided I need to go back to school. I rather enjoy helping other people and thought that becoming an addiction counselor was the way for me to go. My AA was just the beginning to that plan.

I attended a community college and took Chinese all 3 level classes. I learned about the culture, history, life and language of the Chinese people. My Professor encouraged me to think about going to China and becoming an English language teacher. She also was willing to help me get the sponsorship that I would have needed. I did not do this as I have children and at the time I was not able to take advantage of the offer. I was told that I can always keep this in my pocket for later. I do speak, read, and write in Mandarin Chinese simplified and traditional as well as Cantonese (just a bit under fluent) I understand very well and can do more than hold a conversation. The Chinese culture is so rich and proud in history and it was amazing to learn.