Topic 4 -Memories

  I had a lot of experiences in America! My hostfamil took me to many places. I had a Conversation Partner. I went out for lunch and dinner, and tried some foods. What I did for the first time in America was going to a church, plyaing billiards, and going to COSTCO. I joined Japanese workshop. I could do for hobbies such as going to Disneyland, watching movies, seeing a musical, going out to eat sweets, and things like that.  These were good memories. I could make a lot of friends who came not only from Japan but also different countries.

  In class, I learned a lot. For example, grammer, how to write essay, main idea, how to give a speech or presentation, how to take notes, idioms, and things like that. My classmates and teacher were so kind, so I had a good time there. What I only regret that I couln't attend the graduation ceremony, and couln't sing "We are the world". I really wanted to sing that song with you guys.

  What I learned through my studing abroad was that communication is really important. I thought that I had better speak English positively even though I mistook. Not grammer or scentence in English but communication is key to success. I also learned that talking in English was not easy. I tried to talk anytime in English, but it was difficult for me. I coundn't say smoothly what I wanted to say. I thought that I needed more practice.


  This stay was too short for me. I wanted to talk with more people, to go many places, to stay with hostfamily. However, though my experiences here, I have to step up!! I will never forget this experience even though I go back to Japan.

  Thank you so much, you guys. I had a wonderful time thanks to you!!!