Lessons

Most of the inspirations and tribulations I had in my life so far have occured after I came to Canada. I spent my childhood in Beijing, learning in primary school and then middle school with my parents along my side. Though I never was the perfect student, I had a pretty good time. Since my education places since primary school had been boarding schools, I was able to take care of myself pretty well. But after I came to Canada, my attitudes towards people had undergone a change. In Chine, I was a relatively laid-back, sloppy even, kind of person. I divided my likes and dislikes clearly. However, when I came here my naivity led to changes in friends and relations. I started to realize that friends will not support and enlighten you unconditionally. The set-back in social relationship caused me to be very emotional the first semester I had in Canada. In addition, I find it difficult to adapt to the teaching mode of this side of the world. Perhaps through those difficulties I face I started to understand the way of world slowly. I remember I did a lot of stupid things including having unpleasant and heated conversation with my mother back when I was in middle school. But now, my behaviours make my mother consider going aboard extremely worthy. One year of experience aboard can teach one as much as three years of the same in the country. Gradually I started to have a change of mind, going towards a direction which is peaceful and not as extreme as it used to be. From time to time I contact my middle school teacher, who is able to give me some good advice. The second half of the semester will be my busiest period of time. The language issue is still a high barrier for me. I hope this course can change my somewhat negative attitude towards English learning and allow my English skill to take a leap even in only a month's time.