Summer 2011

Hi. Actually, this is not mainly about my summer but the last session. The biggest thing I had through the last session was studying abroad in Canada for 4 months. 4 months might be too short to study language, but I could have great experiences through this program. I had stayed in Kingston, Ontario and studied at Queen's University. Through this program, I could learn an important thing. First, I realized it was the most important to keep using English in order to improve it. I didn't have enough chance to speak English in daily life before going to Canada. Of course, however, I had needed to speak English after going there to talk to others who are from outside of my country and have different mother tongue. At first, it was difficult for me to say what I exactly wanted to in English, and I often experienced misunderstandings with others. However, I have to undergo that kind of hardship in learning not only English but every language. I was gradually getting accustomed to making myself understood in English as I use it in daily life. Studying in Canada was really helpful for me to realize that, and it was a great step to keep studying English in Japan. As I wrote, although I had some hardship during my staying in Canada, but I also enjoyed it and learned a lot of things. I appreciate all people who had supported me regarding the program. I'd like to go somewhere abroad to improve my English skill again.