I had never gone to another country until last semester, so I was not good at talking with the people who I didn't know before I went to the U.S. However, I could change my mind and get new world in my mind. This experience is my treasure.
First of all, American are very friendly, outgoing, talkative, more so than Japanese people so I could talk with a lot of people who I didn't know around Spokane. For example, a man began to talk with me during the flight from Seattle to Spokane. I was very confused and nervous because I was afraid of speaking English. However, he was very friendly, and asked me," Where are you from? Why are you going to Spokane?" I was surprised because I couldn't speak English fluently, but he listened to me very carefully without getting angry. Also, this conversation was very exciting for me. Then, I began to think, “It is exciting to talk with people who I don't know”. I want to say to him, “Thank you for changing me!".
Next, I could say my opinion during class because of American style education. In Japan, I had never said my opinion my self during class. Also, most Japanese don't want to speak up during class. However, Americans say their opinion voluntarily. It looked easy, but it was very hard for me. However, I can gradually say my opinion without being called on by the teacher. It will become my confidence for job hunting.
In conclusion, America let me change into a new person. I want to keep finding new things in America so I hope this opportunity will be carried out successfully.