Stream of Consciousness

My name is Younji. I am 16 years old. I came to United States as a trip because I got good grades when I was 8th grade, so my parents wanted me to travel before I went to high school. My parents and I knew that If I was a high school student in Korea, I would not have time to travel because I would go to school from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Most of Korean high school students only focus on their education, so they study hard every single day.

I was so excited because I went to Disney Land, Universal Studio, Las Vegas, and Notts with my relatives, so I liked the American culture because people look peaceful and comfortable. Also, I had new experiences. I was having great time, and I felt I wanted to stady here gradually. I envyed people who although their race is Korean, they can speak English and Korean. For example, my couisn came to this country when she was 5th grade, so she can speak Korean and English naturally. She looked great.

I asked my parents about living in this country with my relatives. They okayed my decision. After they discussed with my uncle about my future, I prepared for going to high school with my uncle. I had to choose between Los Angeles High School and West Adams Prep High School. I chose West Adams Prep High School because there were many Korean students in L.A.H.S, so I knew if I went there, I would not try to speak English.

I could not used to be in school and home. I did not feel comfortable anywhere. I wa so depressed when I was 9th grade because I could not have friends and I was alone in the classes. That reason is that I could not understand and speak English. That time, I wanted to go back to Korea. I knew everything needed English when I did homework, read a book, etc, but English was more difficult than I thought.

Anyway, I am studying hard these days because I came here to study, and I want to go to college.This year is very busy because I should start to prepare for SAT and ACT, and I should do the service worker. My goal is to go to UCSD, so I need to get good scores on SAT. Also, I will do my best in this class. I am glad that I have Ms. Erudite's class again, and I thank her let me take her class in the semester.