LEARNING ABOUT THE US BY TOURING
——2016级15班 蒋若寒
作者/来源: 邓兆红    发表: 2017-08-13 14:59:05    浏览: 15484 次

MY LEARNING ABOUT THE US BY TOURING

  Chinese sages once said he that travels far knows much.So I came to America this summer.

  With a heavy bag on my back,I was experiencing a long journey.When I arrived in New York, a beautiful city in the east of America, my tirdness was swept off. The quietness and beautifulenvironment of the US really attracted me. We visited many universities, such as Harvard University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University and Columbia University. My favorite was Princeton University which has a glorious history. When I stepped on the green lawn, I felt very peaceful.When I walked on the roads in the campus, I could even feel the breath of the university. Sitting in the classroom where Einstein had attended classes, I thought I wanted to be admitted to the school.While maybe many are just coming to sightsee, yet I deeply feel the atmosphere in Princeton, espeically the students' creativity, attitudes and spirits.

  We also visited many famous scenic spots, such as the White House, the Empire State Building, the Independence Palace, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial Hall and so on.The explanation of every place let me understand the history of America more. It's a good way to learn for me.These buildings make me feel all Americans respect and honor the famous people.

  From July 31st to August 4th.We studied in the Village Academy High School.I felt very nervous and excited to start. But when I saw my host father I felt he was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable.When I knew they are Korean, we had a good discussion about Korean TV plays and Korean food. My host mother made Korean food for me. It's realy delicious. I liked it very much and I wanted to learn Korean food from her. In schools, the lessons are not as difficult as in China, and teachers always encouraged us to take the initiative to participate in learning, and to ask questions actively. Although we might sometimes made mistakes, they would smile to encourage us and praiseed us. We had a good time at school. We had some difficulty communicating with the American students and teachers at first, but with the help from the American teachers and students, we could talk to each other comfortably and fluently. Sometimes I even wanted to stay here a little longer.

  In China, I had wanted to learn my favorite musical instruments, but I didn't have time to do it. But in Village Academy High School, my dream came true. I studied the piano,guitar and drums and the lessons and practice were very relaxing. We also learned how to play basketball and do other sports activities, which really relax our mind and body. At the end of the study, we had a performance show. My friends and I played a very beautiful music “stand by me” and I would never forget that moment.

  In the United States, I can not only enjoy the environment, but also learn about their habits and customs, society and history. I like it when I had my short stay in the US.