I’m 8 weeks student, Jay. I came here in Philippines to improve my English skills. I arrived here Crown Regenc

y Hotel, December 11, 2012, 1 o’clock at dawn

First day was too tired, because I had only few times to sleep. And next day, all of CIA students had their level te

st, which determine student’s level. Luckily, I was chosen to A1 student. Our group classmate was same as our

roommates, Signy and Adelle. Especially, I was very surprised to Adelle, because she was only 10 years old! I

was very happy in first day.

My first friend was Jiyeon. She was my best friend in Korea. We met at the kindergarten when were just a little c

hild and we’ve known each other for a long time. I was recommended by my parents. I’ve been here I CIA camp

before. So, my parents really rely on to this camp.

I went many activities during this camp. Most impressive activity was home visit. I went home visit to teacher Ni

na’s house. I hope I can visit teacher Mary’s house and teacher Jeremia’s house too. But, we were separated wi

th each other. First, I rest while watching Korean Channel by television, and next we played Filipino games. I trie

d before all of that games, so it was little boring. Also, I played with teacher Nina’s cousin named Chrys Paul. H

e was only 2 years old, but good at singing “Alphabet song”. I think he is very intelligent. Lastly, we eat together

our dinner. I ate fried chicken, pork, spaghetti, and rice. I ate much spaghetti as many as I can. It was so delicio

us every time I ate spaghetti in Philippines. I always recognized that Philippine spaghetti is my most favorite spa

ghetti in the world! For dessert we had mango float. It was a unique food for me.

My best experience in this camp was making new friends and with my teachers. I had 3 teachers that I like, teac

her Mary, teacher Jeremia, and teacher Derlyn. These 3 teachers have same feeling with me. They are very kin

d also. They know how to understand other people.

My best friend in CIA except Jiyeon is Jenney. She is same age with me. Our interesting things are matching ou

r likes. I learned many things during CIA camp. I learned English skills and also skills that can communicate wit

h foreigner. I study English to achieve my dream.

My dream is to become a diplomat. Diplomat is a person who goes to another country and conveys his/her cou

ntries traditional culture and makes relationship. I have to communicate with international language English. Ther

efore, I’m trying hard to learn more English. I think learning English is very essential to all people.

For example, if I am a tourist guide and there’s a foreigner I have to communicate by using various method. Like

this, if I don’t learn English, it is same as I am not connected with the people in the world. Sometimes, I think ser

iously that I can’t participate CIA camp again because this coming March, I am finish with my elementary school

years and I am already a middle school student.

In middle school period, I have to concentrate more too all my subjects especially math. Math is getting harder a

nd harder. I have to maintain my math skills. Sadly, I might have no more chance to participate in CIA camp agai

n. I am really satisfied with this 18^th 8 weeks CIA camp. I’m very thankful for CIA camp, to make my English mor

e improved.