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First, about the history, I could learn about the history of different part of America through this trip. Although I have been to East coast and South West, I had no idea about the land which had colonized by France. I have studied French so I’m very curious about the relationship between America and France. At Portland, I saw many French words or restaurants. They show me history about that. The most impressed part of this trip in the history was about Dr. John McLaughlin. I was chosen a student who researched about him, but I actually had no idea about him. We visited his house and a guide told me about many things of his life. I was very impressed with his great personality even though he looks stern. He was born in upper class family in Canada and he was surrounded by very global situation. At that time, it seemed very difficult or strained to deal or have connection with other countries or Native American. It was possible to break out a war. However, he wasn’t afraid of that and very kind to others. He helped American pioneers by supplying and could succeed a deal with Native American by learning their language. I think he has very global view and I could learn from his about what are important personalities or makings to be a person who have global view.
Second, about an environment at Portland, I was very surprised to see the magnificent scale of the scenery. I had never seen such as the city which is surrounded by water resource. I could find the way of thinking about ecology such as window mills. I would say there was the coexistence between people’s life and nature.
Finally, about the social work at Portland, I wondered that how the Portland works without tax. Recently, the government has planned to raise the consumer tax by 5% to 10% in Japan. That’s why I had no idea about the system at Portland. However, Jill told me they have tax only for citizens at Portland. From that reason, I could understand why there are a lot of international students there. In my opinion, it’s very effective way and nice for gathering traveler and they can have benefit from people who came from other places. I could learn new work system at Portland.
Through this Portland trip, I could have many new ideas and different perspectives about learning. The information or what I learned at this trip would expand my way of thinking about my future. I would like to utilize these wonderful experiences to my life and expand my world.