Reflect On the Past Semester

Happy time is always passed quickly, whatever the life in the States or the semester in ALI. Now I recall that I had visited an exhibition of photographs, which name was Self-reflection; maybe it had already indicated the topic I would write in the end of this semester? Actually, it’s the time to reflect on the life I had in last few months, with my classmates and teachers.

I have never thought that I would study in a classroom, like a student since I got my master degree, but it really happened. God knows why I agreed with Margaret that went to English courses in ALI at that time. Now I’d regard it as the fate’s arrangement. Then I know you, my classmates, which younger than me; and I learn many things from you, different cultures from different countries. I am so respect your study attitude, serious, hard, and the courage that will not be afraid of making mistakes. I don’t want to mention the names of my dear classmates; otherwise it really likes to dress a farewell speech. However, your names are recorded in my heart; when I think about New York, I will think about you.    
   
Absolutely, I will never forget you, my beautiful teachers, for your help, for your patients…, and for your homework alsoJ I cannot remember how many essays I wrote and how many presentations I prepared. It’s painful and let me remind my past overtime experience in someway, but I’m still alive. Till now I can clearly remembered the occasion that I was writing in the placement test; it’s dreadful to think about that. Tell you a secret, I only wrote no more than 100 words. When I talk about it, I will always think about those Chinese teachers, how they will deal with the similar case, maybe just give student a simple “F”. Fortunately, I met the teacher in ALI, I met you. Hah, I digress. Now as you can see, the changes are happening. 

I will back to Shanghai with Margaret in next two months; that means whatever the exam score I get, I will be fixed at Level 5. However, all of things, such as our daily conversations, group discussions and presentations in the class etc., will become the part of my worthwhile memory in my life. Take care, my friends, and do visit me if you have chance to Shanghai! Herein, I'd like to use Churchill's words as close. 

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”

--- Winston Churchill