Earnest Feelings

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I have been here more than a week as an Extension student. I wasn't worried about dormitory life, RAs, teachers, Common's food or whether I would go through customs without some troubles before leaving Japan, because I already knew these things from last semester, but I didn't know every Extension student very well. At first, I was worried about it. I know that everyone is such good friends and friendly now, but I sense that the Extension students are really different from the regular students, and I think there are many differences between them. I think there will be many hard challenges during this semester, but it not wrong to participate in the Extension program. I will tell you about the differences between now and before.
First, I sensed the level is different. I belonged to a low class last semester. Actually, some students spoke Japanese in a low voice, even if it was in the class room. Of course, every teacher warned them, but they didn't stop it. I was fed up with it, but I don't need to worry about this now. Every student speaks only English in the classes now, moreover, many students around me have a lager vocabulary and higher speaking skills than me. They give me high motivations.

Second, I sensed the motivations of students are different. We sometimes speak English out of the class now. I didn't speak much English with my Japanese friends last semester except the class. We don't have a set EO time now, but we sometimes speak English naturally in our dormitory with our group. I think it's a good point. All these things give us higher motivations to learn English.

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Next, I sensed our teachers is different, too. I thought the speed of our teacher's speaking is faster than in the regular program, moreover, Every teacher says they like teaching extension students. I was so glad to hear that and I thought I have to do my best. I can talk with my new teachers this semester any time, so I want to try to talk a lot with many teachers.

Finally, I know my friends and my teachers inspire me to study English. I don't want to regret not doing more at the end of this semester. I decided my motto in the Public speaking class. It's "I never say I can't do it anymore." When I am depressed, I say it in my mind.

I'm looking forward to making a lot of memories. I want to have a great time here at MFWI.

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