A great deal of substance in this 5 days

Wakasa High School

H.K

When I arrived in Taiwan, I felt uneasy. Because, I am worried that I cannot speak English well and I was an only student in 2nd grade. My 1st grade companies are very level-headed and wise. So I was very nervous. But I believe that this experience is our treasure in our lives!!!

I think I had a great experience, because I could touched Taiwan culture directly. I have three reasons to think so. First, when I went to host family’s home, I was surprised at the way of building their house. Most of Taiwanese house are four-storied or five-storied buildings. Second, Food culture is very different. There is no rice on the dining table. But there are fried vegetables, broiled fish and soup. And most food has very strong smells. Finally, I was very surprised to use toilet differently. We must not throw away used paper in toilet with water. Moreover, I must throw away toilet paper in wastepaper basket. So I had very difficulty until I was acclimatized to one's new environment. And there is no toilet paper in school. So we need to take our own paper when using toilet. I think it very troublesome and surprised.

I think making up presentation is a very good experience. At first, from our advance preparation in Japan, I felt very uneasy. I felt worried about my English, so I thought I couldn’t listen to the other party’s English and I couldn’t tell the other party my English. But we could talk many times over the skype meeting and prepare a lot beforehand. The process of making presentation was very exciting but painful because sometimes I couldn’t understand what they said in English. At that time, I felt I should study English more. We practiced our presentation hard, and when we could get first prize, I was very happy!!

Through this experience, I got many things. I think the most important thing is the acceptance of differences. Food culture, manners, human relations and so on. Not only acceptance, but also we should act on your own. Even if we act something and fail, the act itself has a very important meaning. I think there is nothing of shame. In the future I will act something. I would like to tell other people about this experience. I appreciate my family and other people, because I could join the ASEP. Thank you !!!