My world

Field trip report- Visiting Studio Classroom

jacky01369 — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:48:43 +0000

It was a beautiful afternoon; we went to our first field trip to the Studio Classroom, which is located in Dazhi. I’ve been there once before with NTNU winter camp, but totally different reflections I got in this trip.

As we got there, we were taken into a briefing room for a short film about the history of Studio Classroom and how it became a household name for students in Taiwan. In the very beginning, it was just a small radio station and published only several pieces of paper for students to read. But decades later, it has already expanded to the biggest English educational magazine company. Now you can also watch it on TV, internet and also on your cell phone and iPod.

After the film, Miss Chang, our guide today, had some questions and gifts for us. I also realized that running a company is not easy; you have to put all your effort on it and know what your customers need. And also, keeping upgrading the equipment and skills is important. But I believe Studio Classroom has done a great job in this part.

Next, we went to the studio to find out how a program was made and we also took some photos with Camble and Hazel, the staff of Studio Classroom. It was a very special experience to meet the teachers only appeared on TV.

Then, we were led to the recording room to see how to record and edit a voice file. We were impressed by all the important equipment Studio Classroom has. After all the visiting, we went back to the briefing room to have some interaction with Steve and Liz, the teacher of Studio Classroom. We played some interesting games like bingo. I won the game so I got a key chain with the mark of Studio Classroom, an owl, as a reward.

I had a great time in Studio Classroom with all the friendly teachers and staff. It is just like a big family. I hope I will be part of them and teach English with them. It was a nice trip and I’m happy to meet new friends.

Reflection on the project-What did you eat ?

jacky01369 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:45:49 +0000

Nowadays, eating habit is changing affected by the globalization. We can eat different food from all over the world.

As a student in Taiwan, I found that most of the students didn’t get enough nutrition from their meals. The meals were replaced by snacks, sweets and junk food. The lack of fiber, minerals could cause health problem.

Also, the first meal play a big role in our daily life, it’s the main resource of you energy before lunch. So don’t forget your breakfast.

From the research of our classmates, people used to have their meals together at home instead of eating out. Too much sugar, fat and salt cause circulative disease.

Despite the changing eating habit, we should find a best way to eat healthily.

“Lose weight – to be more confident and healthy.”

jacky01369 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:13:21 +0000

After getting the Cellulitis, I started to notice that I should lose some weight to decrease the pressure I gave to my legs. I planed to lose at least ten kilograms before graduation trip; it seems it’s really difficult to reach to goal.

The methods I want to use are eating less in dinner, exercising more, and stop drinking and eating junk foods! I hope I will never give up during the process, cheer for me!

See more progress on: lose weight

A new project – Colorful Li Shan

jacky01369 — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:53:11 +0000

This semester Chris, Ally, and I are working on an online newspaper, which is going to share big events that take place in Li Shan. The main purpose is to let the world know more about our school. Our blog is called “Colorful Li Shan”. We will publish photos and articles on it, and let you know details about our campus, teachers, and of course students!

The first article will share the school anniversary on 3rd, November. We will let you know how we celebrated it! And we hope you will enjoy our first article.

We will be very appreciative of your suggestions! Thank you~^^

PPT file on Blogs

jacky01369 — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:37:49 +0000

Here is our file: Blogs.

The interview about my grandfather

jacky01369 — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:34:17 +0000

My grandpa was born in august, 11th 1939. In his childhood, he liked to climb trees and play in the stream. My grandpa didn’t really like to go to school. Once, he played truant and went catching fish and shrimps in the river. After the happy moment, grandpa was punished by my great-grandmother. Besides, they also played with toys made by themselves such as kites, bamboo guns. Can you imagine that? And there was also a big problem about their education. Because of the Eight year Sino-Japanese War, schools became stations for armies. They had to change schools from time to time. Still, there wasn’t any playground on the campus. In school, my grandpa was at home in art. His worst subject was Chinese. He only graduated from the elementary school. In the sixth grade, he met my grandma and they fell in love, but could only date secretly, because the society wasn’t that open. Few years later, they got married and have four kids. They went camping and swimming every weekend. I ‘m really envious of that.

The 228 events also took place in my grandpa’s childhood. Their lives were really inconvenient. My grand- grand parents had to take part-time jobs to earn money for their children. The society was totally different from the past. My grandpa was a newsboy that delivered the newspapers from door to door. Nowadays, children can enjoy their childhood happily. We don’t have to worry about the “money” problems.

Now, my grandpa is a life guard having a certification from International Rescue Instructors Association. And he is also participating in the Red Cross. The 921 earthquake was atrocious event happened in 1999. He still went there to give them some help. He was commended by the president Chen Shuibian. It was a great honor. In his free time, he likes riding bicycle, scuba diving and swimming. He’s still healthy though he is about 70 years old! I’m really glad I am his grandchild.

Hope you can enjoy the story! ^ ^

The Kindred Project

jacky01369 — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:41:13 +0000

Now we are attend a project which let know more about our family history. I’m going to interview my grandfather. It’ll be a very great experience. I just can’t wait.
Here are the questions I’m going to ask:

1.When and where were you born?

2.Were there any special items in the house that you remember?

3.What is your earliest childhood memory?

4.What kind of games did you play growing up?

5.What was your favorite thing to do for fun?

6.What was school like for you as a child? What were your best and worst subjects?Where did you attend grade school? High school? College?

7.What school activities and sports did you participate in?

8.What world events had the most impact on you while you were growing up? Did any of them personally affect your family?

9.How is the world today different from what it was like when you were a child?

10.When and how did you meet your spouse? What did you do on dates?

11.What did your family enjoy doing together?