Looking back

I didn't update this blog for a long time... This is because the essay and presentation kept me. Time flies! I found I already finished the first term. I can remember the first day arrived in Heathrow airport like it was a few weeks ago.

After a tremendous happy homestay in Swindon, I spent busy but fruitful days in London. I met a lot of people and learned many things. I don’t think my English improved, yet I think I manage to follow the lectures and conversation with friends. When I was in Japan, some friends told me ‘don’t worry, you can improve your listening and speaking soon in UK.’ I didn’t trust them since I couldn’t imagine that my listening and speaking skills improved by just living in the circumstance where people speak English. Although I’ve never thought that I am a good English speaker, I found myself to be able to understand what other people talked. I tried to listen to every single word before, but now I discovered the way to listen to English efficiently, I think. However, at times I suddenly become a poor listener, especially when someone new speak to me, or ask me a question.

My school life in London started on 26^th September.

Looking back to the past, I feel it took many days to settle into the life here. There were many things to do. It was true that there were a lot of attractions in London, such as museums, delicious restaurants, communities both inside and outside school, shops, beautiful parks and making new friends…I tried to prioritize the school things such as classes, meetings with teachers, assignments and readings. It worked well. I didn’t drop out in school. ( I wanted give up to submit one of my essay due to yesterday, because I was not satisfied my writing. Finally, I could submit it a few minutes before the deadline.)

In November, I spread my wings and challenged some new things. I went to music concerts and met a new friend. I joined in language and music circles. As I wrote before, I could find some study partners. I went to the other libraries, and now I have five library cards. I traveled with some friends to the west by train.

From the second half in November, I started a preparation for my presentation and essay. In London, university students have some assignments such as essay or exam before the X’mas holidays.