Differences at MFWI as an Extension Student

After coming back to Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, I noticed 5 differences: adviser, Commons, people, animals and my life between last semester and this semester.

First of all, when we arrived at the Spokane Airport, I was so surprised to see Mieko, our adviser because she is pregnant. In addition, she had twins! I was so happy to see her joyful face.

Secondly, on the first day, when I went to Commons to eat dinner, I noticed some differences between last semester and this semester. First, I found 2 vending machines in the Commons corner. One is for drinks, and the other is for snacks. We can buy something , so it will be more convenient than last semester. I'll buy something. Next, I felt that Commons food is changed for the better, especially taste of miso-soup. The taste is same as Japanese miso-soup. I cannot wait to eat it. In addition, I ate new fruit, nectarine. It was my first time to eat it. I love it.

Thirdly, I found many new advisers, Resistant Advisers, and students. There are 3 new advisers, Kozue, Yuko and Tomoko. In addition, there are many new RAs. They are first time RAs, so they were so nervous. Therefore, Becki, my RA Answered Alexis and Christa's questions. I thought I want to befriends with other RAs. Then, the biggest difference is there are Junior College and Education students. Especially, JC students are younger than us, so I feel strange that all students are not same age.

Fourthly, I found different animals. I saw small turkeys. During last semester, I had seen a big turkey and medium turkey. I had thought that the big turkey is male and a boss. However, I changed my mind now. Maybe, the big turkey was pregnant and the small turkeys were born during summer. I am not sure that it is true or not. Next. I saw squirrels with less fur. During last semester, it was cold, so they had a thick coat. Now, it is hot in Spokane, so they don't need a thick coat. They look slimmer than before.

Finally, I felt that my life style changed. Before I had no idea how to spend my time at MFWI, for example, how to do outings, about rules and so on. However, I know MFWI rules now. Then, I could do outings without orientation last week. It makes me comfortable like I live in my real home. In addition, I know how to communicate with Americans: RAs, teachers, my host family than before.

Al of things were that I found at MFWI as an Extension student. In my opinion, we have our drawbacks and advantages because actually I am used to live at MFWI. Therefore, we have to restart our life. Extension students must observe MFWI rules exemplary and enjoy our MFWI rules.

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