My Name is Lily. One month ago, as an exchange student, I came from China to America. The first month was a little1.
First, language was a big2for me. I found people speak too fast.3I thought I need to catch every chance to practice listening. But despite the4I had made, I failed. Later, I found that if I5the idea, not the single words, I could understand.
Finding time for both studies and extra-curricular6was another challenge I faced. Like most7, I had a busy schedule. So I had to think carefully about which club is8for me. I prefer helping others. The adviser9that I sign up for volunteer club. But when I started to take part in activities in the club, it was a(an)10. Luckily, I adapted to it. I keep a good11between study and life now. Even in the middle of my busiest schedule, I12three time a week to keep fit. I even tried out for the cheerleader of the basketball team and I made13.
This experience taught me that no matter what life throws at me, I shall never14. Now I am more15about myself.
