my story...

I'm a senior at the University and I withdrew from University temporarily, because I'm studying in U.S. This was my dream a long time ago.

When I was a high school student, my dream was to be an architect, but I couldn't actualize this because of my parents' opposition. Now, my major is electronic engineering. This subject is so difficult. So I was confused about my future. I couldn't be sure about anything.

After I became a senior, I had to decide something for my future. With difficultly, I determined to go to study English in the U.S. Of course, my father wanted me to get a job instead, but English is very important to get a job in Korea and I really wanted to be a good speaker of English. At that time, I thought that would be my last opportunity to do so.

After I arrived in San Francisco, everything was exciting for me for 2 weeks. Many things were different from Korea. I never greeted anyone whom I didn't know or who was not close to me. However, when I lived in the residence, everyone greeted each other even though we had just met.

Nowadays, it seems that I had lost confidence. I'm not sure how my English skills will improve. In Korea, I just thought if I go to U.S, I can meet many Americans and I can quickly improve my English skills. But that is not true. Meeting Americans is very difficult even if I try to. So I was sad and gloomy until a few days ago. But now, I changed my mind. There is nothing to get something easily. And I realized that I always have to make an effort. If I always make an effort, I will be a good speaker of English. I think this is the best way.