Negative. The curriculum is too hard for me. I guess I will have a hard time finding a job when I graduate. We are not encouraged to exchange ideas with other students. I hate the force-feeding approach to teaching. But sometimes what they teach in class is over my head. My teachers are so strict. It seems very few Chinese teachers encourage their students to explore areas that are beyond academic boundaries. But extracurricular activities can be time-consuming. I have a heavy class load this term. The canteen food is atrocious. The cafeteria food is atrocious. It's important to be bilingual today. Affirmative. Understanding English enables you to understand the English-speaking cultures better. Reading English novels and online magazines is an excellent way to boost your vocabulary. English abilities give you a competitive edge and improve your chances of employment. We can travel the world with few language barriers if we speak good English. Negative. You are considered “l(fā)eft behind" if you can't speak English. Learning a foreign language takes time and energy. There're plenty of test-taking techniques. But as a matter of fact, there're no shortcuts to learning a foreign language.