Vol. 3 No. 1

IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU’VE READ THE MANDATE, WELCOME! IF YOU’RE A RETURNING READER, WELCOME BACK!

Whether you’re a new student or a returning student, you may be going through culture shock and adjusting to life away from family and friends back in China. Our goal at The Mandate is to help you overcome that “shock” and show you how many of us have found hope for the future.

Like me and many other Chinese students, you may have come to the U.S. wondering what makes this country work. If you were to dig down deep, you’d find the roots in a most surprising place. You’ll find the answers to these questions – and many more – in each exciting issue of The Mandate.

Welcome to America!

Your friend,

- Wang Jiapu