Sunday, September 9, 2007

Journal #5 Conquer the Fear

My life was changed since my first day came here. For me, came to the United States not only broaden my horizon but learn a lot of things during this period of time. Everyday I wake up with pleasure and exciting because I know all the things are brand new and need to adjust myself to fit into this new land. How they communicate to others? How they eat? What is the popularity here? I am just like an eager baby try to expend her hand to touch, to feel all the new things coming to her. However, sometimes I feel frustrating and disappointed especially when I faced the problem that I can’t deal with. I remember that last year, I need to call the wireless company to figure out how to connect to the internet. I was new here and my English wasn’t good, so I spent 30 minutes explaining my problem and finally the person who talked to me said that “Miss, can you find somebody who can speak English to talk to me?” I was so upset and want to go home. I was useless here and I can’t do the small thing even just made a phone call. However, past is past. I conquered my fear and stayed here for almost 1 year. I changed my views in this period of time and felt brave enough to face all new challenge. I thought that are the rewards that U.S gave me.

1 comment:

leinster said...

There are plenty of people here who are very impatience of language learners. Yet when they go other countries, they think that even the country they're visiting should speak English.

I'm glad that you did not let him ruin the rest of your stay. We enjoy you in the class.