My Travel Journal
September 13
Hi Journal! It's me, Maria! l arrived in New York City two weeks ago. l am writing this journal for one of my classes My teacher says it is a good way for me to practice writing in English and to write about my experiences here in the United States, So far, ke New York and my school. I have three classes a day. Most of my classmates come from Japan, Korea, Poland, Germany and Brazil. There aren't many Italian students, so I have to use English most of the time.I am learning a lot I am living in student housing, and I have my own comfortable room
October 20
My English is hopeless! l was on the bus this morning and a man spoke to me, but l hardly understood him. was so embarrassed why is my English improving so slowly? want to make lots of American friends, but this isn't happening so easily. feel shy, and it is hard for me to talk to people, even my classmates! I like them, but sometimes can't understand them very well. I'm feeling homesick. miss m friends and family
October 27
went to a school party last Friday and it was awesome. I talked with a Japanese man named Kenji and a Polish woman named Anna, we talked about our countries customs and our experiences in the States so far We are going to walk around the 20 city together this weekend. Also, Kenji wants me to write for the student newspaper here at school. Maybe things are getting better!