Journal 3: Old Fears

I have a fear about singing in front of other people. I liked to sing any song when I was a high school student. Someday, I and my friends had a chance to go to Noraebang(like a Karaoke, it is a legal place for students). I chose my song but my friend said to me "Don't sing the song, I hate the song". When I heard my friend's voice, I was very depressed. Since then, I don't like to go to Noraebang because of her. Maybe, you will think it is not important thing. But I lost my interest in singing. I tried singing in front of new people in university, but my voice was too trembling and I couldn't sing perfectly in tune because I was too nervous and fear about singing in public.

To overcome my fear, I chose one person who was my friend. We went to Noraebang often together and practiced hard. I think it is very helpful experience for me to overcome to sing.

I read Motaz, Amee, Angelica 's journals 

My New Year's Resolution : 2

My New Year's resolution is healthy and studying. I want to enjoy yoga in my spare time. When I visited my friend's home, she taught me yoga, at that time, I felt it was very relaxing. Also, practicing yoga helps me stay phisically healthy. When I practice yoga, I feel more fit and energetic and it will be helpful for me to lose weight. To do yoga, I will buy a yoga video or CD and I will do that everyday for 1hours.

Secondly, I chose studying. I want to speak English fluently. I can study reading and grammar section in my country, but speaking is a sort of difficult. To enhance my pronounciation, I will meet many friends through school programs. Now, I'm always checking community site. If I find some good clubs or events, I will participae in that community. I will keep a diary not to forget my special day. !

*I read Sophia & An 's journals &Cindy Lee, Georgina

Journal 1: Introductions

Nice to meet you! My name is Yeon-Hee Kang, which is my korean name. In America, I decided to use "Ella". Fortunately, my homestay father gave me a list on many American girls name. It was very helpful for me to choose my name. I think it is easy for you to call this name than my korean name. I am 22 years old, female and come from Kroea(not North Korea). In korea, my major is English and English Literature. I have 2 sisters and I am the second daughter in my family. I'm easy to get along with new people and responsible. To relieve my stress, I sleep all day and eat lots of spicy foods and cry.

<gold coast, in Australia>

<it's me !!>

Firstly, I am here to meet diverse people and learn cultures while studying abroad. It will be helpful because I can broaden my perspectives toward the world. Also, I want to learn more valuable things by trying new things with new people and it seems to be interesting. To improve my English skills, I will do my best too.

I think the best kind of friend is someone who can make me laugh. I wish I would meet the friends in this class. Thank you. :D

*I read amy's introduction. It was interesting because I have been to Australia too.
*so phia
*An