Our Ignite Christian Academy elementary student of the month is fifth grader, Jingling Qiu. Jingling has been at the academy for almost a year and a half, and also has a sister that attends ICA! The Christian values and biblical integration were what attracted their family to ICA, and we are happy to have them here!
Jingling was nominated to be the student of the month by her teacher, Mrs. Kemfert, who said “Jingling is a very dedicated, hard-working student. She makes appointments to reach out for help when she doesn’t understand something, despite a great time zone difference living in China. She has a positive attitude. The responses she gives to questions are always well thought out and thorough! I feel so blessed to interact with her as her teacher. Jingling was also recently honored for her participation in ICA’s classes and clubs by Mrs. Kuehn.
What is your favorite subject and why?
My favorite subject is History & Geography because I want to learn about the life of people that lived in ancient times and about the landforms in ancient times.
Is there anything you’ve encountered while studying at ICA that has surprised you?
I’m surprised that there are many useful links for study and helpful teachers while studying at ICA.
Where do you live, and what do you enjoy about living there?
I live in China. I really enjoy living in China because I love to taste the popular food here and I love to visit the popular landscape with my family and it makes me really happy and enjoy it.
How do you like to spend your free time?
In my free time, I usually read books, learn music, play with friends, watch TV, and play video games for a little while if my parents allow it.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what kind of things do you like to do together?
I have a sister that is older than me. We usually read books in the library, play card games, and chess or weiqi. Sometimes we will play in the playground and ride bikes or hike together. Also, we will taste popular food and visit the popular landscape together.
What would others be surprised to learn about you?
I think others will be surprised to learn that I am Chinese. When it is the day in your country, it will be night in my country.
If you could have any job in the world, which one would you choose and why?
I will choose fashion design if I could have any job in the world. I will choose fashion design because some clothes I wear are very uncomfortable and inaesthetic. So, if I am a fashion designer I will make the clothes as comfortable and aesthetic as I want. Also, I think people that wear the clothes they want to wear will be very happy. I enjoy designing clothes and I want to make people who wear the clothes I made to be happy.
If you could offer advice to your classmates, what would it be?
If I could offer advice to my classmates, I will tell them to go to ICA online classes. Some online classes help study. Some can make friends and are very interesting and fun.