Valuable Week

The first week in December was our presentation week. We spent a lot of time practicing for this presentation. The week before the presentation, I especially practiced a lot in front of people everyday.

At first, I didn't want to do a presentation when I came back here because it seemed too hard and I didn't have confidence, so I didn't want to think about the presentation. I knew I will get a sence of achievement after I finish my presentation, but I was afraid of presenting in front of an American audience. However, I couldn't say such a thing as time went by. I had little time, so I had to prepare for my presentation. I had no other choice.

I had to do many things; not only for my presentation but also for my regular homeworks. I found that the stress level of almost all the extention students increse gradually including my stress level. We couldn't hide our strain. The teachers also seemed to be tired. My partner and I did a presentation in front of people many times, but I couldn't gain confidence. I practiced a lot but became fearful. I didn't have enough free time on weekend before presentation week.

At last, our presentation week came. I was very nervous this week even on days that I did not present. I watched every presentation with nervousness because I could feel my friends' nervousness. They did a very good job! I was very happy but I became more nervous as time went by. On my presentation day, I wasn't nervous so much. I think I could do my best. After my presentation, I cried a lot because of a sence of achievement. I couldn't stop my tears. My friends also cried with me, and many people said to me "Good presentation!", "Good job!" even the members of the audience. I felt very good at that time.

I cried everyday this week because I knew the we all worked very hard. I think these extention members are the best. I'm proud of them. I would like to say 'Thank you' to many people; not only extention members but also teachers and my family. I love you!! I think it was good choice to come back to MFWI. I could make many memories. I can say the extention program is better than the regular program. I will never forget my life at MFWI with my friends.

Thank you so much!