I have been interested in English and wanted to go abroad since I was in junior high school. Also, I got more interested in studying abroad in high school. I learned Seiryo Junior College had the studying abroad program and I decided to enter the college. I studied English hard for the studying abroad program at college. Time flew by so fast since I decided to take part in the program. However, I got more and more anxious while I was getting ready.

It was my first trip abroad, so everything was new to me. Especially, I was surprised at my classmates' active attitude and I got negative when the class first started. Therefore, I sometimes used to feel our group work was painful. I guess I was not used to speaking or listening to English at that time. However, I came to accept my lack of English skills after about a month. I think it was because it took away some of my tension and anxiety. I was trying not to think too much about things I could not do all of the time. However, I had a lot of things to do like homework and presentations. I was conscious of starting them earlier because my English skills were lower than classmates'. Also, I sometimes could not have a conversation with my host family because of my lack of English skills, but I tried to think of some topics and ask questions during dinner and going to school with them.

I realized the importance of acting actively no matter how much my English skills were. I think I realized it because I never forgot my dream of being able to communicate in English, and studied hard at GRC. Also, I tried to take the stance of absorbing all of knowledge. Also, it was also good experience that I could learn other cultures, and I took care of myself. I think I had a valuable time.

I really appreciate my parents, my teachers, my fost family and friends who went to America together for their support. Thank you very much.

Dog Show

Waffle My Host Father Made

Organic Grocery Store

Display Shelf in Valentine Season

With Homestay Members at GRC

With Host Mother on the Final Day

With Host Mother's Friend

With Friends

American Squash