Journal #3
My Life of CMU
When I came to CMU in January, I could not speak and understand English well. I felt uncomfortable and afraid of meeting with Americans. I can not forget that first I took Steve’s Speaking and Listening class. I avoided his eyes becuase I did not want to say anything, and I could not speak Engligh well in the class. At that time, I regretted why I came to CMU, and I should study English hard in Korea, but I did not. However, I got good memories while I studied at CMU. I could make good friends and meet great instructors; also, I could learn about culture of America. Now, I do not regret I came here, I am happy that I could come to CMU and appreciate deeply my parents. In addition, I appreciate my instructors because they helped me that I improved my English Skills until now. If I go back to Korea, I will miss you and CMU.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I’m sure most of foreign students had the same experience as you did at first. But some of them might now open their mind to accept the new experience and new enviroment as you did. I think you are the lucky one because now you know how to turn everything into a positive experience.