I had a really great time since I came to America as Extension student. It is totally different from last semester. There are a lot of hard work and tons of homework. These things were unimaginable to me before I came back to America. On the other hand, there are a lot of magnificent experiences and encounters more than last semester. These things make have helped me to grow. Also, busy days enrich my life in America. There are three things that make me grown.
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First of all, LCD classes (Language Culture Day) give me wonderful occasions that I talk with native speakers about various topics. This class is very interesting and motivating. Also, LCD class is not only talk with native speakers but also learn American values. When I talked about gun control, I was really surprised about their opinions. I believed that guns have to legal because it is very dangerous. However, their opinions were “NO” because many people are using guns as leisure. Also, it is very difficult to be legal because most people have already have guns in America. My opinion was completely different from their opinions. It was really interesting. The class was very good opportunity to learn American values. It helps me to grow as a person who has a broad outlook.
Second, I can learn how important participate classes actively are through a university preparation class. I have opportunity to go SFCC (Spokane Falls Community College) to take SFCC’s classes once a week. American class style is totally different from Japanese class style. For example, in America, students actively participate in classes. If they had a question, they would raise their hands habitually whereas it is not common in Japan. Usually, students ask questions after the class in Japan. However, I prefer to American style because it is chance to get information from the other student questions and it is easy to understand efficiently. I realized that is important to participate in classes actively. Also, it is important to ask questions while the class. Through the university preparation class, I became to be more active.
Finally, I learn a lot of thing from my superb friends. As you know extension students are very kind and outgoing. Moreover, they have a high motivation about English. They always give me a lot of energy and pleasure. Also, if I had worries, they would encourage me. I am really glad to have such a wonderful friends. In conversation class, we have time to talk with them and exchange our opinions about some topics. They have good opinions and it is fresh and interesting for me. Also, if their opinions were different from others, they would always respect other opinions. They teach me importance of respect. I admire them and I am stimulated by them. They are extremely wonderful my new friends who teach me importance of respect.
In conclusion, I grew up by many wonderful experiences. I appreciate every opportunity which teaches me new and surprising things and importance of consideration. Also, a lot of hard work and tons of homework made me strong. I’ve grown up as human by amazing encounters since I came here.