The final reflection

1. What is something that happened this semester (in this class or outside of class) that you think you will remember for the rest of your life?
2. What is something specific you accomplished this semester that you are proud of?
3. What was the nicest thing someone in our program or at Millersville did for you this semester?
4. What was the most challenging part of this semester for you (in class or outside of class)?
5. Where is your favorite place on Millersville's campus? Why?
6. If you could change one thing that happened this semester, what would it be?
7. What is something that was hard for you at the start of the semester but is easy now?
8. What is something you taught your teacher or classmates this year?
9. Of the trips we took this year (to Lancaster Central Market and the walking tour, to Wheatland, to the North Museum [if you went on your own], and to Eshleman Elementary School), which was your favorite? Why?
10. What is something the ELI teachers or administrators could have done to make this semester better?
11. What are six adjectives that best describe this semester for you?
12. Knowing what you know now, if you could write a letter to yourself that would travel back in time so that you would receive it at the start of the semester, what advice would you give your younger self?
13. What advice would you give students who will be coming to the ELI next year?
14. What is one question you still wonder about life at Millersville University?

Answer:

1. 1. The trip during fall break because I met many situation that I didn't meet before, like meeting crook.
2. A presentation in speaking class about the differences between Chinese professor and American professor by interview both professors in China and America.  At that time, I completed the presentation for 17 mins, and I am proud of that nobody falls sleep in that 17 mins.
3. Invite us to her house to have the thanksgiving meal~
4. Complete a group assignment in English composition class, and communicate with American classmates.
5.  The pool. When I feel upset or stressful, I like to sit near the pool and stare at the pool.
6. Adjust the time difference to exactly 12 hours, and do not stay up late any more. 
7. Talk with professors in class, and write essay. 
8. I taught professors some Chinese traditional story and Chinese characters.
9. Eshleman Elementary School. Because in this trip, I contacted with American children and introduced Chinese traditional festival to them. I also felt happy and excited during the trip. 
10. Maybe they can give us more time to rest...
11. Exciting, busy, thinking, happy, novel, lucky
12. Keep calm, ruthless, and be decisive when something happens. 
13. Feel relax to adjust the new environment and new language. Don't feel stressful. And good luck!!!!
14. The way that American people is used to get along with other people. In addition, why many people like to hold party at weekend, even every day?

Elementary school

1. How did it feel to be on this trip today?

            I feel so excited about the trip to elementary school. At first, when I saw there too many children in the room, I felt scared and nervous because sometimes I not really like children, even afraid of them. However, I found it is easy to get along with them.

     

       2.What is one thing you learned?
          The educational method is different from the educational approach in China. The students are vivid and happiness.      

       3.What surprised you about today's trip?
          The children are so smart that I didn't know how to answer the question they asked me!!

     4. What would you like to know more about, based on your experience today?

          I want to know what they learn in common class and the time schedule of school.

The Trip of Wheatland

1. I felt very excited in the trip on Friday because this was my first time to visit the house president lived in. Maybe I can change smarter after this trip.
2. James did not marry in his whole life and he lived with his brother's son and daughter.
3. The furniture really surprised me, especially the wood chair, which can be used as toilet.
4. I want to know more history about this president. Also, I am really interested in the decoration of building.
5. In the mid of 19 century, China was full of wars and unequal treaties between many western countries and China, like Britain, French, America, and Russia. The beginning is First Opium War.