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 Final CP Program Reflection Project               I came at HTIC with anxiety and hope about English because I did not have confidence.  My first class was Core1, it was little bit shocked to me because I wanted to be a Core2 student to finish CP program quickly.  However, now, I think that I really needed Core1 class because I did not have basis of writing, listening, reading, speaking, and TOEFL.  The most difficult part was writing.  Before I learn how to write and make orders, I just wrote my opinions on the paper.  Thus grammar was terrible, and sometimes even I could not understand what I wrote.  However, now, I know how to write my opinions correctly, and I can get high score on In Class Essay test.  Moreover, at the first, I did not know even how to study and how to do homework because I had never had homework until I became HTIC’s student.  Thus I did my homework frantically every day.  I still work for my assignments because of this experience, and I can get high score on the test often.                I strongly feel that I have grown and changed during the CP Program.  My consciousness for English has been becoming high.  The most important thing is to plug my assignment and to work hard every day.  This consciousness gradually has been strong.  Thus I have never forgotten my homework.  My pronunciation was not enough to tell my feeling because I could not pronounce R and L sounds correctly, but many teachers taught me how to pronounce R and L sounds patiently, and I work very hard on these sounds many times.  Then I can say R and L sounds better than before.  Moreover I can communicate with local friends smoothly because I can understand what they say and they can understand what I say.  When I was Core3 student, I learned about Communication.  The class was very interesting because I could connect the class and communicating with local friends.  I could understand their thinking and feelings.  Also American studies class was useful to know American value about religion, immigration, election, and education.  Thus when I talk with local friends, I can understand what they talking about and I can say that I agree or I disagree with their opinions.  CP program grew my ability to communicate with local friends.  I can feel strong confidence, when I communicate with Americans because of CP program.              In CP Program, teachers gave me a lot of opportunities to speak English such as presentation, pronunciation class, and speaking activities.  These were effective activities to me because if I did not try to make local friends, I did not have opportunity to talk with local people often.  Moreover, I could know what my weak point of speaking is, so I could prepare my pronunciation for my presentations.              CP program was very effective to my skills.  I think CP program is necessary to me for the LA program.  If I did not take CP program, I would not pass all classes and communicate with people.  CP program was good experiences to me to improve myself.   

Final CP Program Reflection Project                                 Kazuma Okubo              I learned many things from CP programs.  Before entering Hawaii Tokai Inter National College, I could not everything about English such as speaking, writing, and reading.  In my perspective, each CP program was very important for me therefore in     learned.                First, when I was a CP 1student, I learned almost everything which means I learned base of English such as how to speak, write, read, and listen.  My CP teachers were Minori and Seleena.  They were very kind, and I learned many things from them.  In Minori’s class, we did shooting video.  It was so fun, and I experienced funny thing.  Also I could get TOEFL score over 410 miraculously.  Therefore I could pass the class.                Second, when I was a CP 2 student, I learned how to make and write about research paper my teacher was Harold, therefore I could enjoy the class.  Research paper was very difficult for me because it was first time.  Also, I could not know how to research, but Harold could help me carefully and then I could give a good presentation.  However in the CP 2, I got 397 score in TOEFL therefore I was so shocked.                Third, when I was a CP 3 student, I learned about research paper more deeply than CP 2, and I had to get over 430 score in TOEFL because I did not have enough score to pass the class.  In the research paper, I researched about environmental problems.  Both midterm and final I researched about environmental problems.  When I was a CP2 student, I also researched about the environmental problems, but it was not deeply.  Therefore when I was a CP3, I researched more deeply and specific.  I could get high score about presentation.  Also I studied about TOEFL really hard.  I was so nervous, but I could get 477 score.  I was so surprised because I thought I could not get.  It was fluke.  Eventually, I could pass the class              Forth, when I was a CP4, I learned how to teach English for ESL students.  Even I could not speak English, I had to teach.  I was so difficult, but it was also good for me.  I could experience wonder thing.  Also I learned how to communicate with children.  Actually, I hated children because of noise.  However after ELL project, I have become one of the people who like children.  I learned many things from children.              Finally, when I was a CP5 (now), I learned American Study.  This term, I was worried by many things such as American Study, and research paper.  Especially research paper was very hard.  I already did the final presentation.  It was so difficult, but I could do it.  I experienced many things in this term.                In conclusion, I think the CP program has prepared me for the LA program because it was so difficult and good for me.  Therefore I think CP program was really good for me.  I will do my best in LA program.

CP Program Reflection              I think that I could learn so many things during CP program. When I was a CP1 student, I did not know anything. For example, I learned how to write an essay, TOEFL skills, English grammar, American history, and sociology. It was very hard, but it was fun. Therefore, I think that I could improve my English little by little.               When I was a Core 1 student, my presentations were really hard for me. When I was doing my Core 1 midterm presentation, I stopped speaking because of nerves. It is a really bad memory. After that, I tried hard to prepare my presentation. Therefore, I think that my presentation skills are improving little by little.                I believe that a CP program is indispensible curricula before going to an LA program. I think that I could prepare enough for the LA program. I liked sociology and history class. All the teachers in the CP program were very kind.               I had never tried studying hard before I had entered HTIC. After I entered HTIC, my study style changed. I noticed that studying other languages is so difficult and takes a long time. Moreover, I thought that if I do not try hard, I will not be able to speak English forever.               I loved field trips. When I was a CP 2 student, we went to the Honolulu Zoo. It was really fun. Many teachers took us on field trips. When I was a CP4 student, we went to an elementary school to teach English every Friday. The elementary students were very cute and smart. Moreover, I thought their English are better than mine even though they are ESL students. I was looking forward to go to the elementary school every week. It was very fun.              The TOEFL test was very hard. When I took the TOEFL test for the first time, I thought I would never get a 500 score. However, finally, I could get it. Therefore, I learned that if I try hard, I can do it. I have confidence now.              In conclusion, the CP program was very hard but fun. I had a lot of memorization to do in the CP program. I thank the CP teachers who helped me. Thank you very much.

I have been studying abroad in Hawaii almost for a year. At the first time, I did not know what are noun, verb, adjective, and adverb because I did not have enough knowledge about English. However, I loved to talk to people from different cultures even though I could not speak fluently. When I was a core 1, I always tried to write journal what I did even I went back to Japan, I continued to write. After my teacher gave me some comments, I rewired every time because I could realize what was wrong with my sentences. Whatever I do, I need to set my goal high because I want to make my dreams come true. Therefore, I had the aim of lesson each CP program. For instance, when I was a core 2, my aim of lesson was increasing vocabulary because it is the most important thing to learn English. If I do not know anything words, I cannot write, read, and listen. When I was a core 3, I wanted to communicate with people from different cultures because we study English, so I started Hula to practice not only dancing, but also speaking. My speaking skills were increased. After that, I thought I was lack of reading skills because I read very slowly. When I took TOEFL, I always could not finish reading section, so I tried to read a book every day. It was very difficult for me, but I told myself I should work harder to make my dreams come true. I do not know how much I have improved my English from core1 to now, but I am sure that I can mostly understand what native speaker are talking about and I can write essay long. And also, my vocabulary is increasing so that I can read book and listing. I have learned not only basics in English, but also world history, sociology, cross cultural communication, and American studies. One of the most unforgettable experiences was teaching English to Children when I was a core 4. It was a fabulous opportunity to communicate with people from different culture. I leaned numerous things that I need to be a good English speaker. The children are taught English as a second language which is the same as me. I thought leaning second language is very positive aspect not only for me, but also for children. However, teaching second language to children was not easy because we should make the classroom comfortable to attract the interest of the students, getting the students to participate, being a sensitive teacher, and keeping the student’s attention. These experiences will always be good for me as well as the children because I should speak clearly. I think the CP program has prepared my for the LA program because I learned numerous things from this program. After graduating from HTIC, I would transfer to a four year college in New York to study dance because my ideal dream is to be a Broadway dancer. I would make people’s dreams come true through my dancing and then, I would dance with people from different cultures. I would make a circle of international friendships through my experiences. Therefore, I need English.

Thank Got It thursday(not Friday)!Today,we(core 5 and Jeanie)took a field trip to eat ice cream.We went to Bubbie's where is a famous ice cream and I have been there when I was a core 4. The weather was nice and hot. Recently, Im thinking about my future and my grade. Im really worry about it, but today, I could change of pace which means I could refresh through this field trip. I really love ice cream, so it made me happy. And also, I could speak English with my friends. It involves increasing my knowledge. I think I will have hectic week with a lot of H/W and final presentation, so when I have a problem, I'd like to go Bubbie's to eat ice cream!!! I appriciated this opportunity that eating ice cream and I feel dratittude to Jeanie!!! Thak you☆

Today, we went to field trip to Bubbie's which is ice cream shop.  In this shop, the mochi ice cream is very famous and delicious.  We went to Bubbie's by walking.  Bubbie's  is located to King street, therefore we walked very hard, but i think it was good for our health.  i ordered mochi ice cream which cost was just one dollar and taste was Lychee.  It was so delicious.  I did nit have money to buy more ice creams, and also I was full, thererfore i could not eat ice cream any more.  During field trip, of course we talked in English.  It was good for us, and we could enjoy talking.  I could enjoy this field trip very much.  Thank Jeanie for taking us to bubbie's!! 

On wednesday was lucky day because no school,no in class essay.We(core 5 students and Seleena who is our core class teacher.)went to Honolulu aquarium. The weather was so beautiful. I was really glad because field trip can change of pace which means I can refresh through the field trip because I can talk to with my friends and we can enjoy one's self.　The aquarium was smaller than Japan's, but I could really enjoyin there. I watched nemerous fishes and also watched show of a seal. That was so funny!! After we enjoyed in aquarium, we went to restaurant to eat lunch. It was delicious!! I want to go again! This field trip was an unforgetable event for me. Thank you everyone and I am thankful for Seleena to give this such a fabulous opportunity to us!!

I went to Punahou carnival. There were many kind of food, game, and attraction. I was surprise because I found traveling amusement park the first time. I ate delicious food, played game, and rode. I could really enjoy. Thank you for Harold.

i went to punahou carnival in socieology class. It was first time to go there. I was really enjoying:) I ate a lot of food such as saimin, marasada, hamburger, smoosie, chicken, nachos and so on. i had food baby!!lol  I was suprised about amusement park in high school!! I want to go to there again:) thank you harold:) yey yey<333333333