Personal Statement

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To challenge new things is always exciting and being nervous. In my life I tried a lot of things to look for fun and new. Looking back on my life, I could say my biggest event is definitely becoming a college student. First of all, I do not remember when I decided to come to the U.S. College, and what made me to come here. I completely had no idea to go to Japanese university. That is because in Japan, to enter the university is hard, but once I get there to graduate is not hard. Therefore Japanese university students do not study hard but work, chill and club activity. It is kind of definition of university students in Japan. When I realized, my mind to go to the U.S. was really strong. Many people have asked me why I go to another country. …show more content…

Comparing me before, I could be independent. As I mentioned before, I wanted be independent. Living alone in another country and dorm make me do everything by myself. I miss my family and Japan. For the first month I was crying every single day. I talked to my family and friends about it, they cheered me up by the letters, gifts and the messages. When I left Japan, they hold the farewell party for me. I thought many people support me including my family, relatives, friends, high school teacher. I could know the people help me behind my back. Also my point of view to Japan has changed to totally better. I saw the good points of Japan by looking two countries Japan and the U.S. I thought I want to know more about my country. Additionally, I finally know what I want to study and do for future. I want to study Asia include Japan. I made my mind to major in Asian studies at my next university. I realized that there is a reason to do somethings. When I was in my country, if someone does bad things to me, I thought they are just mean or selfish. However, communicating made me know the reason. She did not mean to be mean, but she has to do so. After all, I really think communication is important at all. I learned many things from staying in the