【留学】ハンガリーからの留学だより2019 #1

My classes are small. There are at least 20 people. In the class, the students are from various countries and they are of different ages. They're motivated and give questions and their opinions to the teachers. They inspire me in every class so, I always try to recite in the class. Teachers speak very fast and students have good English skills. Sometimes it hard to understand lessons. In classes, we have to think about the topics after that we discuss them all together. It's a good opportunity to practice English because I have to speak the language in communicating with them. I struggle in speaking English, though I hope I can use English as well as Japanese during conversations. I will be able to learn how to use new words in sentences. Moreover, I wrote new terms to find their meanings from the dictionary. My classes are very interesting, especially tourism. I learn about varied cultures and histories from my classes because my classmates are from all over the world.

We had an orientation camp for two nights before the classes started. Students were from Erasmus and Hungary. We went cycling, played games and had a welcome party. Thanks to the camp, we became good friends. It was difficult to remember their names but we had a great time. My favorite part of the camp was cycling. We biked along the lake and around beautiful nature. There were lovely houses and amazing flowers. Even though the roads were bumpy, we enjoyed the ride. I have not been exercising, so it was good for me. This was the best cycling ever. Our classes were not that large, so we got along each other without difficulties. I was the only Japanese in the class, it is the best environment for me to improve my English.

I am staying with three girls, Spanish, two Kazakhs. I have been contacted with them since I was in Japan and we decided which flats to live in English. They are very kind, funny and friendly. I am enjoying staying with them. Our flat is near to a big mall, so we often go shopping, watch movies and eat together. I communicate with them in English which helps practice my English. On the weekend or days, we do not have a class, I go out with my flat mate and friends from school. Budapest has a lot of beautiful, historical and European buildings and parks. At night the river and building are illuminated with orange-colored lights. The view is incredible. I was never sick of this city. I have been busy these days. Every day, I meet new people and I enjoy talking to them. My life here is so wonderful and I love this city. I am looking forward to seeing people and good experiences.