Every day in Spokane is splendid for me. It has been more than three months since I came back here. This semester was totally different from last semester, such as atmosphere, motivation and class. My senses of values have changed a great deal thanks to this semester. I was able to mingle with several American people and experience American seasonal culture.
First, we have astonishing opportunities to talk and mingle with American people, it is connecting to keep my motivation high, such as Language Cultural Day (LCD) classes and SFCC classes. Before I said, LCD classes helped to motivate highly. In the classes, we were able to see and talk with native speakers about themes which was decided beforehand. We discuss "gun-controlling", "adoption" and "international marriage". Every themes were concerned with differences between America and Japan. Each discussions were exciting for me, and I could know the local people's opinions and what they think about it. Indeed, we can attend the SFCC classes with SFCC students twice a month. I took the sociology class. I was surprised that in the class, a lot of students asked questions and said their opinions aggressively. It is rare in the Japan. I was very stimulated by their posture which took the classes.
Next, I experienced delightful seasonal cultural event, Halloween. Fortunately, I was able to join two Halloween Parties. On October 30, all MFWI students had a Halloween party at MFWI. This party was held by our RAs. All MFWI students and RAs wore several costume. In this connection, I wore KIKI's costume. KIKI is a protagonist of Japanese Anime movie "Kiki's Delivery". Actually, it was the first time to wear costume, so I was very excited. There are a lot of scary zombies, funny characters and cute princesses. We danced, chatted and played games which our RAs prepared and it was related to Halloween. We are extension students did flash mob. Before the party, we spend one week to practice dance. Everyone except extension students were surprised at our flash mob, so our flash mob was succeeded! I was very happy, and I think it was very pleasure to do something with extension members. Moreover I went to homestay on October 31, so I was able to join "Trick or Treat" and home Halloween party. Actually, I really wanted to go trick or treat at least once because I had never experienced it, so I really enjoyed it. During going "Trick or Treat", my host father told his son that if there were no pumpkin or light, we should not go to the house. When I heard it, I was surprised because I didn't know and guess there are some rule on the visiting house. Also, I think thanks to the visiting trick or treat, it is one of the way to become to be a good mixer in their neighborhood. Many people wore various funny, cute and scary costume, so just walking was a lot of fun. Finally, I got more than 80 candies and chocolates! I really enjoyed Halloween day.
As you can see, this semester is extremely magnificent days. I was able to interchange with a lot of American people, went into American classes and attend it in reality, and undergo culture peculiar to America. We can stay only less than 40 days, so I would like to experience American culture, and talk and mingle with people more and more.
First, we have astonishing opportunities to talk and mingle with American people, it is connecting to keep my motivation high, such as Language Cultural Day (LCD) classes and SFCC classes. Before I said, LCD classes helped to motivate highly. In the classes, we were able to see and talk with native speakers about themes which was decided beforehand. We discuss "gun-controlling", "adoption" and "international marriage". Every themes were concerned with differences between America and Japan. Each discussions were exciting for me, and I could know the local people's opinions and what they think about it. Indeed, we can attend the SFCC classes with SFCC students twice a month. I took the sociology class. I was surprised that in the class, a lot of students asked questions and said their opinions aggressively. It is rare in the Japan. I was very stimulated by their posture which took the classes.
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As you can see, this semester is extremely magnificent days. I was able to interchange with a lot of American people, went into American classes and attend it in reality, and undergo culture peculiar to America. We can stay only less than 40 days, so I would like to experience American culture, and talk and mingle with people more and more.