My dear teacher and classmates:
I can't believe that time goes so fast. At first, I felt that studying in ALP was really hard because we had lot of homework everyday. However, I am really happy that I have studied in ALP this semester. Not only my English has improved a lot, such as writing and reading, but I have met many good people here.
Actually, it takes me a long time to get along with people when I am in a new environment. When I study in ALP, I feel both teachers and classmates are so friendly that I don't have any pressure or any difficulties to deal with relationships. Moreover, I feel comfortable to ask questions in any classes since I was shy to ask questions before. The only thing that I still need to work on is my speaking. I always feel nervous to have presentaiton in front of the class, so I think that I need to train myself to be more confident.
I hope I can go back to my country this winter, but I will still study in Cal State Fullerton next semester. I hate the feeling of being apart. As a result, instead of saying goodbye, I want to say "Good luck. At last, if you come to my country "Taiwan", please contact me. Taiwan is small but interesting. I think you will have a lot of fun when you visit Taiwan, especially the gourment traditional food. Once again, luckily to meet all of you, and I hope you will have a great vacation.
Sincerely,
Ann
12/13/2009
12/05/2009
Recation of Baraka
When I watch the movie "Baraka", I can't forget the scene of a pile of skulls. This scene was taken in Cambodia. Pal Pot was the leader of Cambodian communist and started a movement which was known as Khmer Rouge in 1976. During this period, he killed many people whom he thought were disloyal to him. Moreover , many people died because the movement caused slave labor, mulnutrition and the poor medical care.
I remember there are some pictures about the skull piles around the world. Every time I see these pictures, I feel uncomfortable. Since I was born after wars and I live in a democratic country, I don't know exactly the feeling of living in a turbulent world. However, by watching some documentary films, I realize how miserable the wars are and how severe people suffer. Especially when a country is being reformed by a greedy leader, people are always the sacrifices.
Nanking Massacre is a also a sorrowful historical event which brings to my mind after I saw the scene of a pile of skulls. Those pictures about Nanking Massacre are so brutal that make me downhearted all the time. From those pictures, I can feel the ruthlessness during the war which also evokes my sympathy for the people who suffer from the war.
I read Dennis's blog.
As a result, when I watch the scene of a pile of skulls, I feel that people around the world should make efforts for the world peace. Life is fair and precious, and nobody should sacrifice for the wrong decesion or situation. Moreover, all of us should keep in mind that we are really lucky that we can live the way we want.
I remember there are some pictures about the skull piles around the world. Every time I see these pictures, I feel uncomfortable. Since I was born after wars and I live in a democratic country, I don't know exactly the feeling of living in a turbulent world. However, by watching some documentary films, I realize how miserable the wars are and how severe people suffer. Especially when a country is being reformed by a greedy leader, people are always the sacrifices.
Nanking Massacre is a also a sorrowful historical event which brings to my mind after I saw the scene of a pile of skulls. Those pictures about Nanking Massacre are so brutal that make me downhearted all the time. From those pictures, I can feel the ruthlessness during the war which also evokes my sympathy for the people who suffer from the war.
I read Dennis's blog.
As a result, when I watch the scene of a pile of skulls, I feel that people around the world should make efforts for the world peace. Life is fair and precious, and nobody should sacrifice for the wrong decesion or situation. Moreover, all of us should keep in mind that we are really lucky that we can live the way we want.
11/24/2009
Find an ideal job
"Find a job that you love doing and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius. In my opinion, it means that people should find a job which they are enthusiastic or interested in it, and then they won't feel that they are working. However, I think it is the ideal, but it doesn't happen in reality easily.
The main reason why people work is that they have to earn money for a living, and in most cases, it is hard to have a job which people love and can afford their livings. Thus, finding a "loving" job will be a bonus. For example, many famous artists had miserable lives when they were alive. However, after they died, their paintings became masterpieces, but they couldn't get any benefits from them.
I don't know people who have an ideal job. Many people told me that being a student is the happiest job. After they work, they don't have the feel which they dreamed before. However, I think my father has kind of ideal job. He probably works half a month, and he can do whatever he wants the other half a month since he is the co-owner. I think it takes a long time before he can enjoy his job.
For me, my ideal job is a personal stylist. When I was young, I like to put everything on my barbie dolls. As I grow up, my target became to my sisters and my friends. I can give them any suggestions from their hair styles to make-up or clothes. As a result, if my job is a personal stylist, I could make people happy and make my own living.
In today's world, it is much easier to get a job which people love since many jobs are related to Internet. As a result, many new jobs emerge, and people have more choices. I think everyone wants to find a job which they love, and if people work in a good mood, they will have efficient performances.
The main reason why people work is that they have to earn money for a living, and in most cases, it is hard to have a job which people love and can afford their livings. Thus, finding a "loving" job will be a bonus. For example, many famous artists had miserable lives when they were alive. However, after they died, their paintings became masterpieces, but they couldn't get any benefits from them.
I don't know people who have an ideal job. Many people told me that being a student is the happiest job. After they work, they don't have the feel which they dreamed before. However, I think my father has kind of ideal job. He probably works half a month, and he can do whatever he wants the other half a month since he is the co-owner. I think it takes a long time before he can enjoy his job.
For me, my ideal job is a personal stylist. When I was young, I like to put everything on my barbie dolls. As I grow up, my target became to my sisters and my friends. I can give them any suggestions from their hair styles to make-up or clothes. As a result, if my job is a personal stylist, I could make people happy and make my own living.
In today's world, it is much easier to get a job which people love since many jobs are related to Internet. As a result, many new jobs emerge, and people have more choices. I think everyone wants to find a job which they love, and if people work in a good mood, they will have efficient performances.
11/14/2009
Journal#15 Dear Mom and Dad
Dear Mom and Dad:
I understand your worry about me marrying an American, but not everything is as bad as you think. First, even though the cultural differences will make our marriage a little bit difficult than others, it is worth to give a try since I believe he is my Mr. Right. I admit that it takes time to get involved in different culture, but I will be used to it since I’ve lived here for five years.
Besides, you mention about the communication which is also a big problem. I think it is a great chance for you to practice English. Both of you come to the US back and forth every year, but you don’t have a chance to learn English. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you to practice your English. I think our family members are generous and open-minded, and they are just too shy to speak English. In fact, I believe communication is not a problem. Moreover, I can teach him some simple Chinese to greet grandparents, and otherwise, you can also use body language.
Finally, you say that Americans are easily to divorce. It is too arbitrary and not true for everyone. There are a lot of good marriages around us. Moreover, talking about the divorce, the divorce rate increase sharply in our country's too. I think that the stability of relationship depends on how we cultivate it but not bases on the average statistics. As a result, I don't think it is a problem, too.
My dearest Mom and Dad, I'm a mature grown-up, and I need your support instead of objections. Although it is a rough road, with your company, I will have more confidence and succeed in marriage.
I understand your worry about me marrying an American, but not everything is as bad as you think. First, even though the cultural differences will make our marriage a little bit difficult than others, it is worth to give a try since I believe he is my Mr. Right. I admit that it takes time to get involved in different culture, but I will be used to it since I’ve lived here for five years.
Besides, you mention about the communication which is also a big problem. I think it is a great chance for you to practice English. Both of you come to the US back and forth every year, but you don’t have a chance to learn English. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you to practice your English. I think our family members are generous and open-minded, and they are just too shy to speak English. In fact, I believe communication is not a problem. Moreover, I can teach him some simple Chinese to greet grandparents, and otherwise, you can also use body language.
Finally, you say that Americans are easily to divorce. It is too arbitrary and not true for everyone. There are a lot of good marriages around us. Moreover, talking about the divorce, the divorce rate increase sharply in our country's too. I think that the stability of relationship depends on how we cultivate it but not bases on the average statistics. As a result, I don't think it is a problem, too.
My dearest Mom and Dad, I'm a mature grown-up, and I need your support instead of objections. Although it is a rough road, with your company, I will have more confidence and succeed in marriage.
11/12/2009
Journal #14 Analyzing an Argument
Isa Ghani.(2009, November 3) Alien in America: Everything's better in Texas. Daily Tatin..4.
According to this article, the author states that he doesn't like everything in America such as the accent, food, and people's attitudes. However, after he went to Texes, he found out that everything he hates is in California not the United States. The article is the claim of value which appeal to emotion, trust and values. He describe a lot of merits in south or midwest and persuade immigrants to visit thoes places. Moreover, he uses his own experiences to convince people how wonder the shouth is. I believe there are some different aspects in the south or midwest, but the author uses so many emotional words which makes me doubt the fact. Besides, this article just makes me believe that the author has a great on his trip in Texax.
According to this article, the author states that he doesn't like everything in America such as the accent, food, and people's attitudes. However, after he went to Texes, he found out that everything he hates is in California not the United States. The article is the claim of value which appeal to emotion, trust and values. He describe a lot of merits in south or midwest and persuade immigrants to visit thoes places. Moreover, he uses his own experiences to convince people how wonder the shouth is. I believe there are some different aspects in the south or midwest, but the author uses so many emotional words which makes me doubt the fact. Besides, this article just makes me believe that the author has a great on his trip in Texax.
11/03/2009
#13 Summarize/Paraphrase Practice
Loretta Chao. (2009, November 1). IPhone Gets Lukewarm Reception in China . The Wallstreet Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703294004574509181789222564.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
From this article, Chao(2009) reported that the first sale of iPhone in China fell expectation. The first reason is that many customers already bought their iPhone from other countries or unauthorized sellers. Second is that the price of iphone is way too expensive that people would rather buy it in gray market than the authouized stores. Finally, the failure of the sale is that chinese government restricts the wi-fi feature of iphone in order to balance the market of cell phones in China. As a result, Apple has to figures out a way to improve the inconvenience of iPhone in China, or people will choose the gray market instead of official stores to get their iPhones.
From this article, Chao(2009) reported that the first sale of iPhone in China fell expectation. The first reason is that many customers already bought their iPhone from other countries or unauthorized sellers. Second is that the price of iphone is way too expensive that people would rather buy it in gray market than the authouized stores. Finally, the failure of the sale is that chinese government restricts the wi-fi feature of iphone in order to balance the market of cell phones in China. As a result, Apple has to figures out a way to improve the inconvenience of iPhone in China, or people will choose the gray market instead of official stores to get their iPhones.
10/23/2009
#12My first source
Yellen, J. (2008). The Mortgage Meltdown, Financial Markets, and the Economy. FRBSF Economic Letter, 2008(35/36), 1-7.
My research paper is about late-2000s recession, and the sub-prime mortgage problem is one of the important reason that caused the recession. The sub-prime mortgage problem affected not only on housing market but also the global economy. This article gave me a general idea of how the mortgage influenced the economy. For example, it talked about the problem that the drop of house prices will also affected the financial activities. This is like a chain reaction. Since people reduced the spending on commodities, the unemployment rate will arise, and the unemployment rate arises, the credit crunch problem will increase. All the problems leaded to the recession.
This is just one of the problem that contains in my research paper.
My research paper is about late-2000s recession, and the sub-prime mortgage problem is one of the important reason that caused the recession. The sub-prime mortgage problem affected not only on housing market but also the global economy. This article gave me a general idea of how the mortgage influenced the economy. For example, it talked about the problem that the drop of house prices will also affected the financial activities. This is like a chain reaction. Since people reduced the spending on commodities, the unemployment rate will arise, and the unemployment rate arises, the credit crunch problem will increase. All the problems leaded to the recession.
This is just one of the problem that contains in my research paper.
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