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My stunning visit to EWU!

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I experienced a shocking event at EWU today. It was my first time to go to EWU so I was so excited about this outing. When we arrived at EWU, we visited a class. I observed “Intro to women’s studies.” It was about the women in the society. At first, we had a discussion about this topic so I communicated with some students about it. Our discussions were about  “What are the multiple ways you identify yourself?” and “What do you consider to be home?” However, I couldn’t understand the meaning of questions so I hesitated to answer. My partner asked me questions but I couldn’t say anything and I told her wrong answers I thought. It was a short discussion but I was vexatious about it! After the conversation, the class started. ”I can’t understand what the teacher is saying.” I thought. This was my opinion during the class.  I knew It would be difficult for me to take the college class but I wanted to join the class so I didn’t think serious about it at all. However, I thought it was so hard to listen to the lecture because of unknown vocabulary. I researched this lecture in my dorm a little bit but it didn’t help me. I just took some notes so I couldn’t listen to  teacher’s lecture more carefully. Teacher talked more slowly than SFCC teacher I think but the lecture was more difficult than in SFCC lecture. At the end of the class, I became confused. I thought I should remember more vocabulary immediately.

After lunch, I had a fabulous conversation with a Japanese student at EWU. I met Ayako who is studying accounting. I talked with her all the time and she gave me lots of advice about studying abroad. She decided to study abroad when she was 27 years old. At first, she couldn’t speak English but she came to the USA and she studied hard so now she can speak it fluently. She always said  don’t give up is the most important value when study abroad. Also, I was surprised that it cost 30000 dollars in each year to study abroad. I was dizzy when I heard this amount. If I want to study abroad, I should not wast money on unimportant things. She said I have to give up shopping and traveling. Probably, she gave them up them because of studying abroad. However, if I want to study abroad, I can bear it giving up no shopping and traveling! At the end of the tour, she encouraged me so I thought I should study English! I have no idea if I will study abroad but if I wish to try it, I want to apply to the university in the future!

As you can see, I had a good opportunity to learn myself at EWU. I should decide and focus on what I need in my dreams come true. I want to say "Don't give up! I can do it!!!" by myself.

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