Week3 9/26 What Is the Most Precious Thing in My Life?

Fixed Topic:　What Is the Most Precious Thing in My Life?

One-year "blank" in 2009 is the most precious thing in my life.

In the final year of high school, I failed to enter university I really wanted to go. So I decided to go to preparatory school in Tokyo.I could choose to live by myself, but I decided to live in a women dormitory. This decision was correct, I think now.

In dormitory, there were many university students and preparatory school students. We had our own room but we had to share a dining hall, laundry room, and study room.  First I was so worried about whether I could concentrate in my learning and get along with other girls. However, not only I but also the others had the same worries, so we shared the feelings and supported one another. We studied hard and took break together. While I was in dormitory, I didn't feel loneliness at all. I enjoyed the environment.

This was also the thoughtful time for me. I learned not only academic things but also something about our view of life. I thought of how useless cramming for university exam was, how careers or education affected people's life, how hard living in Tokyo was compared to in rural areas, and so on. I had many opportunities to consider Japanese politics, economy and future, and discussed the destination of Japan with my friends. Now I'm sure I couldn't get interests in such topics if I didn't came to Tokyo and went to preparatory school.

I made precious friends and learned precious things during the one year. At that time, I was not a high school student or college student. It was blank. But It was so precious experience for me and now it has strong influence on my life. I cannot forget the "blank" period.