Topic #3: I Speak...Chinese!!?

     If I could instantly fluent in one other language, I would pick Chinese. There are many reasons that make me choose this language without any hesitation.
     First, Chinese people are everywhere; for example, the majority of the students here at ALP are Chinese and the same goes to other Universities. Second, China plays a big role in worldwide business. A lot of products are made in China because you pay less but get the same amount, so if I want to start a new business in China like other big companies, It will be easier because I'm fluent in Chinese. Another reason is my ancestors are Chinese. My grandmother always speaks Chinese to me and it's very sad because I can understand none of them. My mother used to tell me to practice some of it but I refused, so now I'm regretting but the past cannot be changed.
     As a result, Chinese will be my next language to study if I have time to do so because I can use it anywhere that has Chinese people and they are everywhere.

Topic #2: First Impressions of California

     Before I came here to the US, I have my own image of the US as seen from many movies which full of tall buildings; however, it's not like what I had imagined. I totally forgot that the US is so large and has a lot of cities, so not all the cities will be full of tall buildings.
     I have to stay with my cousins in La Puente, which is about 21 miles away from CSUF. None of the buildings in this city is higher than 3 floors, so it's not what I had expected to be. However, the city is quiet and easy to drive, so I don't have to spend much time to drive from one place to another. Another thing that I don't like here is the sunlight is very strong. In Thailand, the weather is always hot but if I compare the intensity of the sunlight of my home city and here, the sun here is far more stronger.
     So far, it seems like the only impressions I have here are easy driving and quiet atmosphere, and they haven't changed yet. There are still a lot of things to be learned and discovered in the US.

Topic #1: Who am I?

     My name is Bill, my real name is Sarun Sangarungroj, and I come from Thailand. I have been here for three weeks and a half, so everything is new for me. My main purpose is to finish my Master degree in information system at CSUF, but it requires me to study in the ALP for one full semester before I can attend the main campus. I accepted this condition because I want to practice and upgrade my English speaking and listening skills as much as I can.
     Since I just came here for 3 weeks, I still have no where to go or what to do in my free time. Back in Thailand, I used to go out to meet my friends and watch some movies or go shopping with my mom. I also enjoy playing computer games a lot, so now I spend most of my free time on my computer.
     The only thing that I don't really enjoy is I have to drive, since the distance between any places is so far and the gasoline price is quite expensive. Apart from driving, everything is good and I enjoy living here so far, I learn new things everyday just by living here, and I am sure I will fully adapt myself to live here without any problem soon.
   
   --Bill