Last but not least

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

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.