People say California has no weather. Whereas, I like the weather here, and this is also the most important point for me to enjoy living in California.
My hometown is Shenyang, the forth biggest city in China. The weather there is completely different. In Shenyang, the summer is very hot, and the winter is very cold. Last winter break, I just went back there, and it was so cold that I can't even endure. Everyday, the temperature was under 20 degree celsius. If people want to go outside, they should wear a lot for keeping them warm enough. I don't know why, this winter is colder than any year since I was born. I watched the news, it said the whole world is colder than before. I was really confused because I just watched the movie "2012", and that movie is really scaring me.
However, this winter in CA was changed. At least it is different from last year. Our teacher said LA is never like that. I have to say that in bad weather days , I always forgot to bring my umbrella, and that maybe the worst situation for me because I only could stand inside the building and wait until the rain stoped. Sometimes I also ran back home as fast as I can.
All in all, I still like the weather here. Aspecially now in the midday , when I stand in the sunshine, I feel warm and happy.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Old Fears
When I arrived America, everything is so fresh to me. Because it was my first time leaving home and going to another country, I always felt excited most of the time. Whereas, there was one thing that I always afraid, which is talking with American.
People say that American people are friendly. That is true. Therefore, when they ask me something or just talk with me but I totally don't understand, I feel so embarrass. I still remember there was one time I went shopping and bought a clothes in a store. I waited for checking out in a long line. Finally, it was my turn, so I just stood close to the checkout counter, and said "Hi" to that cashier. He looked at me for a second, and suddenly began to talk. I totally remembered his face with a big smile. He was so friendly, and talked a lot. Unfortunately, he spoke so fast that I couldn't understand even a word. I stood there and feel quite nerous. My face suddenly turned red, and I really didn't know what I should say. I had no choice, so I said:"Sorry, my English is not good." He was a little shocked with a weird expression. "Uh.....ok......", he said. After checkout, I left to that store. I felt bad, really bad, because I don't understand why I had such a bad response.
From then on, I baraly talked with any American people even my teachers. On campus, if I want to buy a coffee or some food, I alway ask my classmates to help me. If I have to call some place, I always ask teachers to help me even my teacher said I could handle these. I know if I want to practice English, I should talk a lot. But I just can't forget that feeling.
However, at the begining of this semester, I tell myself I should change. So I talk with my classmates and Americans. I try to overcome my fears. Yesterday, I helped an American girl to get her mails. We just had a small talk, but I felt so happy because I think that fear is leaving me now. From now on, I really want to face my fear and change this situation.
People say that American people are friendly. That is true. Therefore, when they ask me something or just talk with me but I totally don't understand, I feel so embarrass. I still remember there was one time I went shopping and bought a clothes in a store. I waited for checking out in a long line. Finally, it was my turn, so I just stood close to the checkout counter, and said "Hi" to that cashier. He looked at me for a second, and suddenly began to talk. I totally remembered his face with a big smile. He was so friendly, and talked a lot. Unfortunately, he spoke so fast that I couldn't understand even a word. I stood there and feel quite nerous. My face suddenly turned red, and I really didn't know what I should say. I had no choice, so I said:"Sorry, my English is not good." He was a little shocked with a weird expression. "Uh.....ok......", he said. After checkout, I left to that store. I felt bad, really bad, because I don't understand why I had such a bad response.
From then on, I baraly talked with any American people even my teachers. On campus, if I want to buy a coffee or some food, I alway ask my classmates to help me. If I have to call some place, I always ask teachers to help me even my teacher said I could handle these. I know if I want to practice English, I should talk a lot. But I just can't forget that feeling.
However, at the begining of this semester, I tell myself I should change. So I talk with my classmates and Americans. I try to overcome my fears. Yesterday, I helped an American girl to get her mails. We just had a small talk, but I felt so happy because I think that fear is leaving me now. From now on, I really want to face my fear and change this situation.
Friday, January 22, 2010
New Year's resolution
About the New year's resolution, I always have a great idea but a bad action. This year, I will take an open university class, study harder than before, and my resolution is passing the TOEFL test.
I regret that I didn't take any university class in last semester. Moreover, I realize at that moment, I was kind of wasting my time. In those days, I acctually planed to, but after thinking about TOEFL which was the most important thing for me, I decided to focus all my mind on it. Unfortunately, I still didn't get the score that I need. It also proved my bad action after I had great resolution. Thus, I know myself more now, and I think pushing myself stronger, I will do better. Acctually, before I took ALP class this semester, I plan to take 2 university classes. Whereas, since Mr. Soan told us how much homework we will have, I change my plan and decide to choose one because I know taking university courses are heavy and I really don't want to loose too much sleeping time. For me, TOEFL is still the number one anyway.
All in all, from now on, I hope I can follow my resolution seriously, and get my goal eventually.
I regret that I didn't take any university class in last semester. Moreover, I realize at that moment, I was kind of wasting my time. In those days, I acctually planed to, but after thinking about TOEFL which was the most important thing for me, I decided to focus all my mind on it. Unfortunately, I still didn't get the score that I need. It also proved my bad action after I had great resolution. Thus, I know myself more now, and I think pushing myself stronger, I will do better. Acctually, before I took ALP class this semester, I plan to take 2 university classes. Whereas, since Mr. Soan told us how much homework we will have, I change my plan and decide to choose one because I know taking university courses are heavy and I really don't want to loose too much sleeping time. For me, TOEFL is still the number one anyway.
All in all, from now on, I hope I can follow my resolution seriously, and get my goal eventually.
Introductions
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Vivi who comes from China. I like watching Enlish movies (because I want to practice listening) and singing. I live in Nutwood apartment which is really close to campus so that I can walk to school every day. I bought a car, but I barely drive by myself becuase all the cars' speeds are fast, and I can't change line when I drive. That would be the biggest driving problem for me.
In China, I have graduated from my university. Now, I'm planing to get a master's degree. At the begining, I wanted to study MBA, but now I quit because it's too hard for me, so I changed it to economics. What really embarrasses me is I'm still working on language. After I went back to China this holiday, and when my relatives asked me about my academic courses, I even didn't know how to answer them. Whereas, passing the TOEFL is harder than they thought. Whatever they said, I know I really need to study hard and stop wasting time now.
This semester I will take a open university class, and I wish everything goes well.
Now, let's talk about my partner lien, she is a Vietnamese girl. Like every international student here, she wants to go into Cal State Fullerton as a graduate student.
She likes watching movies, watching TV, and sleeping. For her, the most important thing is passing the TOEFL and GMAT test.
She had a cat in Vietnam, and her cat is 11 years old now. That means she has already take care of her cat more than 10 years. That's so suprised me because I never had a pet before, and she can have a pet such a long time.
She lives in a homestay now, and her host is a 36 years old lady who got divorce couple years ago. She told me the host is really kind but busy, and most time she doesn't have time to cook, so she should cook and take care of herself every day.
Before she came to America, her major is business law. Whereas that's too hard to continue this major, especially in different country and using foreign language. Now she wants to study MBA, but acctually that's also a difficult major. First, this major needs job experiences, but we are both never work before. If the teacher wants students to talk as a group, we will not know how to express. Second, there will be a lot of presentation in the class, and it is really tough for international students because we can't speak like native speakers. And last thing is the MBA addmision has a high standard so that not everyone can make their dreams come true.
All in all, even the study and life in America is difficult, Lien is still working on it. Sometimes she feels tired, and asks herself why she came to America, but that never stops her steps. I really wish she can pass all the tests and have a bright future.
In China, I have graduated from my university. Now, I'm planing to get a master's degree. At the begining, I wanted to study MBA, but now I quit because it's too hard for me, so I changed it to economics. What really embarrasses me is I'm still working on language. After I went back to China this holiday, and when my relatives asked me about my academic courses, I even didn't know how to answer them. Whereas, passing the TOEFL is harder than they thought. Whatever they said, I know I really need to study hard and stop wasting time now.
This semester I will take a open university class, and I wish everything goes well.
Now, let's talk about my partner lien, she is a Vietnamese girl. Like every international student here, she wants to go into Cal State Fullerton as a graduate student.
She likes watching movies, watching TV, and sleeping. For her, the most important thing is passing the TOEFL and GMAT test.
She had a cat in Vietnam, and her cat is 11 years old now. That means she has already take care of her cat more than 10 years. That's so suprised me because I never had a pet before, and she can have a pet such a long time.
She lives in a homestay now, and her host is a 36 years old lady who got divorce couple years ago. She told me the host is really kind but busy, and most time she doesn't have time to cook, so she should cook and take care of herself every day.
Before she came to America, her major is business law. Whereas that's too hard to continue this major, especially in different country and using foreign language. Now she wants to study MBA, but acctually that's also a difficult major. First, this major needs job experiences, but we are both never work before. If the teacher wants students to talk as a group, we will not know how to express. Second, there will be a lot of presentation in the class, and it is really tough for international students because we can't speak like native speakers. And last thing is the MBA addmision has a high standard so that not everyone can make their dreams come true.
All in all, even the study and life in America is difficult, Lien is still working on it. Sometimes she feels tired, and asks herself why she came to America, but that never stops her steps. I really wish she can pass all the tests and have a bright future.
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