It has passed more than two month since I came back MFWI, and I experienced a lot of things, through our life in Spokane. Extension program has some different program from regular program. The much best things of extension program I think is that I am able to meet many people AGAIN, especially host family is special. One of reasons that I decide to join extension program is I wanted to meet them again. And I could go on homestay alone through extension program. It was my best memory so far. Though homestay, I could understand American culture and make good relationship with them.
First, I went on the Halloween party at my host family’s house on October 31th. It was totally fantastic, because I can’t experience this party in Japan and I could know one of American holiday. My host family is amiable, they invited friends and we had a party with 10 people. Everyone who took part in this party wore Halloween costume. I can’t imagine my parents and grandparents wear such as interesting costume. And I went to trick or treat with my host family neighbor for giving candies. Neighbor were also amiable and kind. I also can’t imagine I go to the neighbor and say “trick or treat”. It is absolutely good opportunity to make nice relationship with neighbor. We Japanese, hardly have such a nice party. I thought Japan follow American this example. It’s going to decrease the problem between neighbors. I had a marvelous time with them.
Next I could go on homestay ALONE. Of course I was nervous and I had a lot of anxiety, because it was my first time to go on homestay alone. But after that, I feel I became stronger than before. To tell the truth, last semester, sometimes I rely on my roommate who go on homestay together. But this time, I didn’t have a friend I rely on during homestay. I think it bring me up. In addition, I became closer to my host family than last semester. Last semester, we started to introduce each other, but this semester, we already knew each other. It is precious time which I can appreciate through only extension program.
As you can see, homestay give me many opportunity understand and experience American culture. And through go one homestay alone, I become strong person and bring me up. So, I really thank my host family and respect them huge hearts. I’m looking forward to meeting them next.
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| sweet host family and gorgeous home |
Next I could go on homestay ALONE. Of course I was nervous and I had a lot of anxiety, because it was my first time to go on homestay alone. But after that, I feel I became stronger than before. To tell the truth, last semester, sometimes I rely on my roommate who go on homestay together. But this time, I didn’t have a friend I rely on during homestay. I think it bring me up. In addition, I became closer to my host family than last semester. Last semester, we started to introduce each other, but this semester, we already knew each other. It is precious time which I can appreciate through only extension program.
As you can see, homestay give me many opportunity understand and experience American culture. And through go one homestay alone, I become strong person and bring me up. So, I really thank my host family and respect them huge hearts. I’m looking forward to meeting them next.