Although I believed learning Mandarin would be extremely difficult, once I began taking classes I found learning it to be enjoyable and became ready for any challenge. Singing songs with my lao shi and group members helped me to easily remember Chinese words, phrases, and numbers. Furthermore, learning how to create Chinese characters and understanding their meaning was very enriching. With additional practice, I hope to perhaps take on the role as a Chinese translator, or an instructor to teach English to Chinese students in the future.