Fascinating American Life

I had some amazing experiences in America. I went to host family's house twice and I experienced for the first time. I met my three pen pals and we talked about many things. I went on a trips many places. I thought these three experiences are the best memory for me.

Pretty Rabbit Basket and My Friends

First, I and other students spent a marvelous time at my host family's house. I took part in Easter Festival. I didn't know about Easter Festival. It is a very famous event in America. We decorated many rabbit dolls and many eggs. We cooked a ham for Easter dinner. The happiest occurrence for me was my host mother gave us a beautiful rabbit basket. There were some snacks in rabbit basket. Another interesting thing is we went shopping with a host mother. My host mother took us to many places. We went the Costco, Target and Ross. These places are very large, so it was hard work just to see all of goods. I thought American shop sell many goods and all goods are inexpensive. I like shopping in America. The most interesting thing is there are two other exchange students in the house. One was from China and one was from Hong Kong. I played billiards and talked about Japanese singer with them. Their country's story was very interesting. This home stay experience was only for me what there were student from China and Hong Kong. My home stay was very amazing.

My Cute Pen Pals and

Secondly, I have three pretty pen pals. One girl is my writing class pen pal. Two other pen pals are my conversation class pen pals. We have been exchanging letters since February. First, to write a letter was very hard because my English skill were not good. I asked my RA to check my grammar. I learned grammar step by step. At last my RA said to me " Your grammar became a good". I was very happy when I heard these words. After that I couldn't wait for their letters to write. I met three girls in class. I guessed right they are very cute. They taught me American game. It was very amusing. I taught them about my home town in Japan. I had a lunch with them. I had a great time. I am exchanging an e-mail now, because I will go back to Japan soon. We can't exchange letters. My pen pals became my best friend.



Fashionable Harvard Wear

Finally, I went to many valuable places and these places was exciting. I went to Seattle. It took about 5 hours by bus. I saw the beautiful Columbia River and Cascade Mountains. There were very big. I went to Safeco Field. I had a valuable experience. I entered the interview room, the shower room and the press box. I had a great time. Another interesting place I visited to stay is Boston. My favorite places are Harvard University and Quincy Market. I heard many surprising information from the guide in Harvard University. I realized the cleverness of Harvard University. Quincy Market was a vigorously place. I enjoyed it by bustling person and many shops. One of my most important place was Washington D. C. I learned a lot about American history. The Vietnam Memorial, the Korean war Memorial and Arlington made me sad. I learned that war takes a heavy toll in human lives. I was a happy because I connected with many people and I went to many valueable places.

I learned not only about going to school but also taking part in extracurricular activities. I thought this study abroad program was very important for me. The people who I have a relationship with helped me grow up. I appreciate my parents for sending me to this program.