I had a brilliant time in America. I feel that time flies very fast. I can't believe that I have stayed here for three months, because I could experience many tremendous things here for only three months. I was able to make wonderful memories. I would like to introduce three of them.
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| my friend's interesting face |
My first superb memory is my birthday party. This is the most surprising thing for me during this semester. This happened in a tutorial. One day in April, three of my group members didn't come to the tutorial room though five minutes passed since tutorial started. Some of my group members were getting irritated about it, but they didn't come there at all. At last, one of us was angry. she said “Recently everyone speak a lot of Japanese, and some of us don't go to dinner. It is bad things for us. It embarrass Brenda (my RA)!!!” I couldn't know what to do. I was really confused on it, and scared of her. Suddenly, two of my group members who hadn't come yet appeared while singing. That attitude made us angry, and what is worth, they went away somewhere and were not patient. An unpleasant atmosphere spread over the whole tutorial room. I almost cried, because I was afraid of my group collapsing, but then..... “Happy birthday to you~” every one began to sing this song, and two of us who went away a little while ago appeared again. They had two whole cakes in their hand. I couldn't understand what was happening then. After that I could understand that it was my surprise birthday party I began to cry, because I could relax from feeling the strain. They presented me with a big birthday card. I was very happy and glad. After we ate some cake, my friends threw away the reminding cake to my face (like pies)!!!!!! My face was smeared with cake, but I enjoyed it. I was deeply grateful to my friends. I love my group. Thank you guys!!
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| my wonderful group members and RA |
Also, my group activities became brilliant memories for me. We did a lot of things with my group member and RA. I want to introduce three of them. First, we went to
Laser Quest which is a wonderful kind of entertainment. It is like a tag, but we wear the protective equipment and have a laser gun. The winner is the person who shot and protect the most. I and my friends were high-spirited. We really enjoyed it. Secondly, we made chocolate cake in tutorial time. I was surprised about how to make it. We could make it very easily. What we did was pore oil and cake mix together, mixing and baking!!!!!! When I made a cake in Japan, I felt it is too troublesome, because I measured the quantity of sugar, butter and eggs. I felt American cake mix is useful, because everything is measured for you. Third, we went to watch a movie. I was excited to learn about the differences between American and Japanese theater, but there was nothing special. I watched
Beastly. This movie is like a “Beaty and the Beast.” I was impressed by this movie. I really enjoy group activities. I want to take pleasure my reminding group activities.
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| my lovable pen pals |
The most impressive memory is that I could come in contact with many people during my time here. First, I went to elementary school in my Writing class. I met my two pen pals there. They are lovely boys. I talked with them. I could have wonderful time there, because they were interested in me and Japanese cultures. I will be able to see them one week from now again, I am really looking forward to it. Second, many high school students came to MFWI in April. Some of them took part in my Conversation class. I could make friends with them. I could learn many differences between American and Japanese high schools when I talked with them. The most surprising thing I learn is how to go to school. Most of American high school students go to school by car. This is impossible in Japan. I thought it is possible because America is broad country. It is an interesting cultural observation. This was a wonderful opportunity to learn about American cultures for me. I want to see them again. Third, I met Nana when I traveled on the East Coast trip. She was my group guide. She also had experienced to live in aboard. I could ask her many questions about her experiences. She gave me some advice. She said to me “shearing with your friends is absolutely useful in the future”. Thanks to her words, I begin to think positively. It will be difficult to see of these people after I go back to Japan, but I am really happy to see them here.
Like these, I had incalculable wonderful experiences. It is marvelous memory that I live here. There are only 2 weeks left this semester. I want to enjoy this life more before I go back to Japan!!!!!!
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