Special weeks

Hi, did you enjoy your East Coast Trip? I'm sure everybody says "Yes!" And I'm one of them.



In this trip, I had many changes. For the E.T.C. we had two special weeks. One week for special units, studying about the U.S. government, TOEIC, etc. and the other week for the E.C.T.



During this special weeks, I tried to do new things as much as I can. One thing I did was speaking to new friends and new teachers. For me, it's kind of difficult to talk to new people, but I'm sure it good chance to keep everyday fresh and interesting. We studied and went E.C.T. with living group members, TG6. It was refreshing.



To talk more about E.T.C. it was great, even the weather was not so good. In Boston, I enjoyed Plymouth the best. But it was Easter, so there were few actors. I think if it wasn't Easter, it would be more interesting. In Washington D.C. I really enjoyed the Smithsonian. I saw a moon rock, the hope diamond, etc.



The weather was not good, but everything was new and precious. I think my new try helped to enjoy the two special weeks. I'll never forget this experience. I hope I could visit there again with my family and show them what I really enjoyed :)

New Places

Hi, guys! How was your East Coast Trip?

Actually, my trip was awesome. I flew to Boston on April 10th as TG5. Luckily, I was with Kate all day in E.C.T. During this trip, we went to visit lots of places.

What I enjoyed the most in Boston was Harvard Uni. You know why? That's because I felt like I became a super clever girl:) I wish I had an enough knowledge to go there. I'm just kidding; otherwise I wouldn't meet you guys:) Anyway, Harvard was very beautiful and the buildings were great. I like those kind of living, so I really enjoyed walking around the campus even though the weather wasn't so nice. I was also surprised to know that Princess Masako used to go there. What a surprise! Am i the only person who didn't know that fact? I hope not:) Anyway, Harvard impressed me a lot.

We stayed in Boston for three days and went to Washington D.C by Amtrak on April 13th. I didn't feel like I was in the capital, though. I really liked Lincoln Memorial the best, because I'm rather interested in Martin Luther King Jr. than Lincoln.:) I was so glad to be the place, where he gave his famous speech. I just remembered the scene, we watched during our lesson. I really want him to know that his dream came true in this world. Anyway, I had a wonderful time there.

Can you guess what I couldn't miss during this trip? Maybe I think everybody has same idea, though. It was three meals! Actually, both breakfast and dinner. My best meal on this trip was Pasta, which we had on 4th day for dinner. I'm not sure, though. It was soooo delicious. Also, I had a big breakfast everyday. The reason why I got up on time every morning was I was sure breakfast was yuuuum:)

I had a super good time on E.C.T except weather and shopping. We were just unlucky to have shopping day because it was on Easter Holiday, and many shops were closed. I still enjoyed it, though. I was soooooo happy to go on the trip with Kate. I wish I were able to go there with class 21 members!!

East Coast Trip:-)

I went to the east coast as kind of the school trip from Apr.9th to 14th.

We had already learned about American history before we go on the trip, so it was easy for me to what happened at that places where we visited. I really enjoyed myself during the trip, especially, Plymouth Plantation. I had lots of fun to talk to the pilgrims and they answered my questions!!!! Although they are actors, they were really like from England!!! I also liked to visit memorials in Washington D.C.. Thomas Jefferson is one of my heroes because, without his job, America might haven't been independent. If I had a chance, I wanted to talk to him!! Around his memorial, there were beautiful cherry trees. I thought i would not see cherry trees this year, so I was glad to see them. I named some places I liked, but the most impressive place for me was the Arlington National Cemetery. It was a quiet but beautiful place and I wish I could be buried in the grave like that. I like the idea that only people and his family who joined the war or died for the nation can be buried there. I think it shows the respect to them and the promise that they'll never forget them. I learned about not only English or American history, but also how what the U.S. exactly was. I am glad to have this opportunity to learn about this nation much better.

We learned a lot

It was an absolutely amazing trip, and also it changed my idea; history is interesting. I learned a lot about American history and society during this trip for about one week. One of the most impressive places was the place where Martin Luther King, Jr. had the "I had a dream" speech. I liked the place because it was the place where he changed the world. Actually, it was really exciting to stand there to make a wish. I was thinking that history is boring but it is not. If we learn more, it will be more fun, and going to see the important places make us easy to understand. Also, learning history helps us to understand the different cultures and people's ways of thinking. It was really interesting to learn about it and how the United States has been changing. At the same time, I thought I want to study something in this American culture because it is totally different. We Japanese should learn some part of them to make a better country.

In two nights, two of my friends in Boston and Washington,D.C. visited me at the hotel, and we had a great time. I'm so happy that I have such good friends.

Lastly, one of the person who made this trip wonderful is our Kate. Even if we were super tired, she made us happy and genki. She was the best escort for us!

It was a wonderful trip, and I want to keep learning. And also I want to keep having a dream.

The Valuable Trip

I went to East Coast Trip for the first time. It was very fun and interesting! I visited a lot of places. I visited Plymoth Plantation. It was very interesting. I could talk to some "Pilgrims". They were cooking, making a house and sewing. I could experience the life at that time. On the third day, it was so cold! I was walking along Freedom Trail, but I wish it had been more comfortable weather because it was like the depths of winter! On the fourth day, we left Boston to Washington D.C. by Amtrak Train. Surprisingly, the train I took was stopped because of engine trouble! We were forced to change the train. I was worried and very surprised, but I enjoy reading, chatting and sleeping on the train after it happened. In Washington D.C. I was impressed to see the real statue of Lincoln! It was bigger than I expected. I could see the view standing on the place where Martin Luther King Jr. had a speech. It was high and I could see beautiful view. This trip was very valuable. I could visit a lot of historical places. They ware really interesting! I learned a lot of things about East Coast. I want to visit both Boston and Washington D.C. again!!

My great memory

I spent great time during East Coast Trip. I was impressed by many scenes, especially in Washington D.C. There are no high buildings, so we can see Washington monument everywhere, and I felt the sky seem to be wide. What a fine sight there were! It was a lot of fun for me to look at beautiful views. I took many pictures of beautiful landscape.

At the Korean War Memorial, I was really impressed. There were 19 statues of soldiers and black granite wall nearby statues. At first, I thought the wall was just stood there, but it has important meaning. Before the statues were built, people planned to build 38 statues, but there were not enough space, so they decided to built the black granite wall next to the statues. The wall reflects the statues, so we can see 38 statues of soldiers! It's interesting. I like this idea.

Then I was looking forward to shopping, but most shops were closed for Easter! Our shopping day was planned the day after Easter actually, but it was changed because the tour guide thought many shops might be closed in the day. I couldn't understand. We could hardly shop, so we spent much time sitting on a bench. I was shocked, but it became one of my memory in East Coast Trip now.

I love Boston and Washington D.C. I want to visit there again!

Happy Sunny Trip!

I had a great time on ECT! I was in TG3, we were very lucky because the weather was very good. One day it was rainy and cold but we were just in the train to move to Washington D.C. When we arrived at Washington D.C. the weather was sunny again.

My most interesting sight is Smithsonian! At first, I went to Air and Space museum. I saw a space suit and kind of car that can operate on the moon. It was soooo cool! I also saw moon rock. I thought it would be bigger but it was very small so I was shocked. After that I went to American History Museum. I wanted to see Oz's shoes so I went there and I also saw many characters. There were very crowded so I was very tired to see it. Before we came here we heard the museum of natural history is famous for movie of "Night at the Museum" so we went to there. This museum was very big and a lot of people came. When we went to see Hope diamond, many people saw it and they are very tall so we couldn't see clearly! But I had a good time in here. I also had a good time in Boston and Washington D.C.! I wanna go again!

My Impressive Trip!!!

I had a really fantastic time with TG5 on ECT, and it is beyond my words. In Boston, I was very impressed "Orchard house" the most because I had just reading "Little Women" and I know about her story since I was a child. I was really happy to see her house and May’s (Amy) painting on her house’s wall. I was amazing to hear she was writing story for 14 hours per day. It is crazy, isn't it? However she was poor then while working as a nurse, she was writing some stories on her small desk. I become want to know about Louisa May Alcott’s life after visiting her house.In addition, I was excited to stand the place of Harvard University because this university were turned out 7 presidents of the united states and princess Masako. !! This university is very famous all over the world and known ad the smartest university. By the way,It is tricky about John Harvard because he was not a founder and the statue of him is not what he looked like. I think it is interesting and mysterious! While in Washington D.C, it was also fantastic! I was sad to look around Arlington cemetery, especially John F. Kennedy’s grave and his younger brother’s grave. I think he is really a great person like Lincoln to devote his life to make a better country. I quivered after knowing Kennedy’s brother's life. At Smithsonian Institute, I really enjoyed seeing famous painter’s wonderful arts like Da Vinci, Monet , VanGogh, Rembrandt , and Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond was very beautiful and sparkling! I want to take my family Washington D.C and Boston someday, and show many precious things, and I want them to feel history and the scale of both of city. I had a really fantastic time on ECT ! I won’t forget this experience forever.

Great opportunities!!!

From April 6th to 11th ,our TG1 went to East Coast Trip.It was my first time to go to East Coast. First surprising thing I noticed was the difference of pronunciation between Spokane people and East Coast people.I was a little bit confused, but I was very glad to feel difference directly! In Boston, the most impressive place was Harvard University! I didn't know Mrs.Masako who is the wife of crown prince graduated from there! When I know that, I was really proud of her. I could see many ethnic people in there, so I felt how great and interenational school it is. Then in Washington D.C., it was warm weather like Japanese spring season, so I missed Japan a little... However, Washington D.C. relate to Japan, so I could see Cherry blossom. I was really happy and felt comforable when I saw that! In Washington D.C.,the most impressive place was Korean & Vietnam war memorials. It taught us a lot of important things. When I visited there, I saw a few survivors who cried in front of monument... When I saw that, I felt really sad, and also thought war has no advantages. I wanted many people to visit there directly, and feel many things! Thorough the trip,I could do really great experiences! I appreciate many people who related me in East Coast...of course, my friends and teacher!!!

!!P.S!! I missed 21 class members and teachers for 2 weeks... I'm sooooo looking forward to having usually classes!Let's enjoy the rest of class!

Great memory!!

The most excited place at East Coast Trip was the Lincoln Memorial. I was really surprised at the size of the statue. The view from the memorial was very pretty. I was impressed by the words on the wall. At there, I stand the place where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream " speech. It's my best memory. The most delicious food during the trip was the Cheese Cake Factory's cheese cake!! My friends and I bought a different tastes of them and shared, so I could eat 5 types of cheese cake!! They are all excellent!! It's my best cheese cake in my life.

If I could, I really wanted to see president Obama at the White House. The defense was strict, so we couldn't see the house closely. I don't have good impression on White House, so someday, I want to join the tour of the White House. I bought a Obama T-shirt at Washington,D,C. I really like it, but maybe I will never put on it in Japan. East Coast Trip is my best experience in my life. I had a sense of fulfillment everyday!!

Travel Group 4 !!

I had a really good time during this East Coast Trip! The trip had a lot of enjoyable things. It was very good to visit the Orchard House which means Louisa May Alcott's house after reading Little Women, but I wanted to take some pictures in this house... On the fourth day, our train was broken so we had to switch a train. I was very surprised because that experience was for the first time. I was very confused but also excited! On the fifth day, we visited some memorials. The most impressive memorials were Korean war memorial and Vietnam war memorial. I was moved by these memorials and I also felt sad. I could learn a lot of things, American history. It had some good points but also some bad points such as war. If I have a chance, I'd like to go there again!!!

Pretty Great Trip!

It was my first time going to the East Coast. Everything I saw was new and interesting for me. Now, I like Boston and Washington DC a lot! One of my favorite places is Beacon Hill. They have no shopping, but I like old, antique and classical things, so the walking tour of Beacon Hill made me a little bit tired, but it was interesting for me. I was surprised at the preservation. Most of the houses are made of red brick and some of them have purple grass. Also they still have cobblestone street. All of them matched the cozy atmosphere of Beacon Hill. My other favorite places is the Lincoln Memorial. The statue of Lincoln is so big! It looks like a huge statue of Buddha in Todaiji! Great views unfolded before me when I stood in front of the statue in which Martin Luther King, Jr. had his speech. However, the place I really wanted to visit was the White House. I could see it but it was too far from me, and I just looked it in front of the fence and many people. I thought I can enter or go close to it like the Capitol, so I was little depressed. During this trip, I took a lot of pictures, and bought many souvenirs. The funniest souvenir is Obama's T-shirt:) I really enjoyed this trip!!

super fun!!

HI!!

I had a superrrrrrr fun trip! I do love Boston and Washington DC !! My favorites are the Quincy Market and the White House.

At Quincy Market, I ate lobster gratin for lunch. It was amazing! Yummy :) I talked with lots of local people and tourists. One of them was a old Japanese couple from Hokkaido. They told us Yuri, my friend, looks like their daughter very much, and she is 35years old!!!! Ha ha ha! I got a parka and jersey pants which are written, "BOSTON", I like them. Chisato and Emi got matching pants on the day before!!! WOW

In Washington DC, the White House excited me the most. It was smaller than I expected but still it was beautiful. I put on a picture on the top. There were many pretty flowers around the White House.

I was in the travel group2 so Ron went there with us. He is such a cheerful teacher! He knows lots of things such as history and shops. He often said, "Say WOW" when we got new information.

It was very very very exciting trip, and I want visit again. Both Boston and Washington DC were beautiful!!! SAY WOW!!!!! :D

One Of The Best Memories

It was the first time to go to Boston and Washington DC. My friends and I went there from April 7th to 12th. I love travel, so I was really looking forward to going there. Especially, I wanted to go to Harvard University, Plimoth Plantation, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Institution and The White House. At Plimoth Plantation, I spoke to some actors. They taught me the difficult things to live there, foods, clothes, bath and so on. My friends and I took lots of pictures and enjoyed there, but I thought, I couldn't live there because I love big city and TV! I couldn't live without them! I ate a lobster humburger at Quincy Market! It was very good. I also went to Starbucks THREE times in Boston and DC. I love Starbucks. When I went to see Lincoln Memorial actually, I was surprised because it was very big. I have seen that in a movie, so I was excited. At The White House, I wanted to see Obama, but of course I couldn't. There were lots of people and flowers. On that day, it was raining, but when we went to The White House, it stopped raining! I was glad to see that with beautiful sky. I thought, in DC, the buildings were shorter than Boston ones, so I could see The Washington Monument from everywhere. If I go there again, I want to go to the top of the building. When I was on the way to DC, I saw lots of graffities from the Amtrack train. Did you notice?! I was really surprised because every wall was painted with sprays.I could see New York city, but I couldn't see The Statue Of Liberty. I want to see it some day. Last day, we went to Smithsonian Institution. I went to Air and Space Museum and Museum of National Hostory. The museums were very big! I bought a pink teddy bear at thier shop. I named it SAKURAKO because it is the pattern with cherry blossoms motifs. I liked it. We didn't have enough time in this time, so if I have an opportunity to go there some day, I want to visit again. I had a very good time there!!!!

Dear Class 21,
Thank you so much for your cards, letters and the present. I love all of them and the surprise singing after American Studies. And of course I love you all!
I just want to thank you because I'm sure that you were really busy because we have news casting and East Coast quiz. You guys are amazing! Since my birthday is so early, I had never been celebrated by my classmates on the exact day, so I was really happy. Thank you again, and I'm just so glad that I have such wonderful classmates. Let's stay genki and enjoy the rest of our days here in MFWI!
Love, Sachi