胡同学(LJ,11年级)，自2017年入学美国Lee Academy高级中学(上海校区)后飞速成长，不仅在10年级的时候TOEFL获得了110的高分，并且树立了自信成为了一位。现在11年级的LJ，他将回顾在ALAIS度过的三年时光。
Hu Qidi (LJ, grade 11), a student at ALAIS since 2017, has experienced an immense amount of growth as a student and as a young man, By grade 10, LJ had already scored a 110 on TOEFL and built his confidence to become a strong student leader. As a grade 11 student, he looks back here on his three years at ALAIS.
美国Lee Academy高级中学（上影校区）
Q：你为什么选择ALAIS?
Why did you decide to attend ALAIS ?
A：我选择入读ALAIS是因为我相信ALAIS可以给我提供更多的机会。我觉得公立学校并不是特别适合我，所以我一直在寻找一个可以帮助我实现人生目标的学习环境。在ALAIS, 我发现这里的学习环境和教学方法更适合我，小班授课形式以及个性化教育模式很大程度激发了我对学习的热情、同时也很大的增加了我的自信心。
I came to Lee Academy because I believed this school could provide me more opportunities. I did not fit into public schools, so I was looking for a different learning environment that could help me achieve my goals. At ALAIS, I found the learning environment and teaching methods more suitable for me. Small class sizes and individualized education inspired both my learning and my confidence.
Q：请描述你作为学生和年轻人在ALAIS是如何获得成长的?你认为是什么促进你获得成长的?
Describe how you have grown as a student and young man at ALAIS? What do you think led to this growth ?
A：刚开始的时候，我的英文能力比较弱，ALAIS的老师始终耐心的教导我，使得我的英语能力有了很大提升，我也开始渐渐对自己有了信心。我从一个普通平庸的学生迅速成长为班级里的尖子生，我的英语能力也有了显著的提高，这让我成为校长官方认定的学生翻译官。
When I began, I struggled with my English skills. At ALAIS, my teachers worked with me patiently. Hence, I used every moment to improve my academic performance and confidence. I have grown from an academically average student to a top student in my class and have greatly developed my confidence and leadership abilities. My English is so much better that I am now one of the official student translators for Principal Holt.
Q：你刚进入ALAIS时候的目标以及你现在的目标各是什么呢?
What were your goals for the future when you arrived at ALAIS? What are your goals for the future now?
A：当我刚进入ALAIS的时候，很少有自己的想法，目标也比较有限。然而在ALAIS这种美式的教育模式下，不仅激励了我在学业上取得成功，并且激发了我成为的能力。现在，我的目标是前往美国顶尖大学学习文科。
When I arrived at ALAIS, I had very little direction and limited goals. However, the learning environment and American-style teaching have motivated me to be academically successful and inspired me to become a student leader. Now, my goal is to study liberal arts in a top US university.
Q：你在ALAIS遇到最大的挑战是什么?
What is the biggest challenge you have faced at ALAIS ?
A：在刚开始进入ALAIS的时候我不知道该如何与同学相处，那时候的我很害羞，性格内向。然而，在ALAIS学习了一段时间后，我感受到老师对我们无微不至的关心，在学校里就像一个大家庭一样，这让我学会了与同学以及老师积极进行沟通和互动。
The biggest problem for me in the beginning was I did not know how to get along well with my classmates. I was shy and introverted. However, at ALAIS, the caring teachers and the family environment helped me learn how to interact positively with teachers and students.
Q：你在ALAIS学校期间最重大的亮点是什么?
What is the most significant highlight of your time as a student at ALAIS ?
A：我最大的亮点事件是我参加了21世纪上海演讲比赛，这场比赛是在上海复旦大学举办，我面对着800个观众进行了我的演讲。这在我来ALAIS之前是从未想过的，那时的我甚至不敢在公共场合讲话。但是现在的我对自己充满了信心，我可以自信满满的在众多听众面前毫不胆怯地流利表达自己的想法。更值得一提的是我在那次上海演讲比赛中获得了第一名。
The biggest highlight was when I gave a speech to 800 people at Fudan University for the 21st Century Shanghai Speech Contest. When I came to ALAIS, I was scared to speak in public. Now I have the confidence in my English and myself to speak even in front of large audiences without any fear. I won first prize in that contest.
Q：对于即将步入ALAIS的学弟学妹，你有什么好的建议可以分享吗?
What advice would you give to new students at ALAIS ?
A：作为一名新生，千万不要害怕犯错误，因为每一个错误都是学习和进步的好机会。要大胆点儿。
As a new student, do not be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. Each mistake is an opportunity to learn and improve. Be courageous.
正如LJ的妈妈描述LJ的成长：“ALAIS帮助LJ找到了学习的乐趣。学习不仅仅是关于取得一个高成绩，而是培养学生一个终身学习的热情。在ALAIS, 他有追求自己理想的勇气，敢于梦想，敢于行动。”
As LJ’s mother describe his growth, “ALAIS helped my son see how learning can be fun. Learning is not just about high test scores; it is igniting an interest in life-long learning.” At ALAIS, “he has had the courage to pursue what he wanted, to dare to dream, and to dare to act.”