上周末，福州迎来一场大降温，瞬间由夏入冬。想必不少人应该都在被窝里瑟瑟发抖吧？但福州西湖国际学校的几名中学生们却度过了一个更加“艰苦”的周末——他们代表FLIS首次参加了久负盛名的ASDAN模拟商赛，积累了不少宝贵的经验！
Last weekend, Fuzhou began to really cool down. We experienced a distinct seasonal change from summer to winter. While many people might shiver in their duvet, several secondary students from Fuzhou Lakeside International School took it upon themselves to participate in the prestigious ASDAN Business Simulation for the first time on behalf of FLIS, and gained much valuable experience!



ASDAN*模拟商赛以专业的模拟商战IT系统为基础，完全仿真还原市场和公司运营的真实环境与决策过程，包含运营、交易和路演三大部分，赢取最多利润的公司将成为冠军。参赛选手会担任公司不同高级经理角色，在人力，生产，销售，运输等方面做出决策，并时刻关注市场变化，以求用最小的支出获得最大的市场份额。
The ASDAN Business Simulation was created in an effort to help the aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow grasp a better logistical and strategic understanding of how to run a business. During the simulation students are actively involved in creating and deciding on every aspect of their business from their company culture to their production needs. The interactive aspect of the simulation is a great way for students to get involved in thinking about the practicalities of running a business.


*ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network)全称英国素质教育发展认证中心，是一个非盈利性教育组织，得到英国教育部课程局（QCA）和英国高等院校招生服务中心（UCAS）授权，为全球学生提供素质教育认证和领导力课程开发已有36年历史。
*ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) is a British education charity and awarding organization, headquartered in Bristol. It provides curriculum programmes and qualifications to help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life. 



12月8日一大早，七名FLIS学子（Cindy, Smile, Nyree, Jeffrey, Kaiden, Anna, Jessica）前往福州第三中学迎接这一挑战。大赛共计两天，由五轮运营决策、两轮全英文的项目展示、拍卖和海报展示等环节组成。在本次模拟商赛中，他们在拍卖环节买下“机器”盖起了公司大楼，也亲自设计、绘制了相应产品的海报；在项目展示环节，同学们发挥口才与想象力，生动地为评委及观众解说了产品的性能与优势所在，赢得了不少掌声！
Early in the morning of December 8, seven FLIS students (Cindy, Smile, Nyree, Jeffrey, Kaiden, Anna, Jessica) went to Fuzhou no.3 High School to take the challenge. The competition lasted for two days and consisted of five rounds of operations, two rounds of auction and project presentation. In this simulated business competition, students bought the "machine" in the auction link and built their company building. They also designed and drew brand posters of the products on their own. Then students displayed their eloquence and imagination in full play for the project presentation, vividly explaining the function and advantages of the product to the judges and the audience, which won them a lot of applause!



在完全仿真的市场，同学们体会到了商业运作的瞬息万变，提升了经济分析技能与逻辑推理能力，锻炼了口才，也明白了永不言弃的重要性！同时，诚如赛事主持人所言：“在场各位都是一名领袖，但公司运营需要团队合作。”本次比赛也大大加强了他们的团队凝聚力。希望大家能将此次宝贵的经验铭记于心，有朝一日，迈上更大的舞台。祝贺你们！
In the simulated market, students realized the rapid changes of business operations, improved their economic analytical skills and logical-deduction ability. They also exercised innovation and understood the importance of never giving up! At the same time, as the event's host put it, "Every one member in this room is a leader, but you need teamwork." Through this competition, they improved their communication and teamwork skills. We hope that students gained valuable experience and that they will one day step onto a bigger stage with more confidence. Congratulations!