The extension student visited Washington State University (WSU) last Tuesday, and we had a wonderful time with the students of Intensive American Language Center (IALC). This center teaches English to international students who wants to enter WSU. There are many students who came from various countries. This was my first time to meet international students, so I was impressed a lot by them. I learned many surprising or awesome points during the great exchange.
First, they were very talkative and kind to me. We talked a lot about ourselves, for example, our dreams, family or opportunities to come to the America. However, I couldn't explain what I wanted to say well, but they tried to understand me many times. Their talking was very amusing and I was very happy to talk with the students who came from different countries. I talked to four students who came from China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Taiwan. I was surprised that they enjoyed talking in their second language, English, and I also thought English is very useful and great language to connect with people. It was very interesting for me, because I had never talked to other people who are just studying English as the second language. I also was moved by the consciousness of them. The atmosphere in the classroom and the students were very good, so I really enjoyed joining them.
Second, I was very surprised at the huge university and the number of countries the IALC students come from. The students introduced me to the WSU, and we took a tour around the campus. There was a big stadium and many buildings. I couldn't understand the extent of the university, because there were many roads around the campus. I was also amazed that the international students who are now studying at WSU come from about one hundred various countries, because I had thought they come from only some countries. One of the IALC students said that she came here as a governmental grant. Then, I thought many countries encourage young people to study abroad. It's a very valuable thing, so I think more opportunities are needed to study abroad. The huge campus and the number of students the come from were very fascinating to me.
I really enjoyed visiting WSU and talking with the students. Their talking and consciousness encouraged me very much, so I want to go back there if I have a chance. I have to study more before I go back. This will be a great memory in my life.
First, they were very talkative and kind to me. We talked a lot about ourselves, for example, our dreams, family or opportunities to come to the America. However, I couldn't explain what I wanted to say well, but they tried to understand me many times. Their talking was very amusing and I was very happy to talk with the students who came from different countries. I talked to four students who came from China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Taiwan. I was surprised that they enjoyed talking in their second language, English, and I also thought English is very useful and great language to connect with people. It was very interesting for me, because I had never talked to other people who are just studying English as the second language. I also was moved by the consciousness of them. The atmosphere in the classroom and the students were very good, so I really enjoyed joining them.
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| Wonderful IALC Students |
I really enjoyed visiting WSU and talking with the students. Their talking and consciousness encouraged me very much, so I want to go back there if I have a chance. I have to study more before I go back. This will be a great memory in my life.