Keiko
Arai

Vancouver

I have been Vancouver for one year. I am going to tell you two things which are made some impact for me after arriving in Vancouver.

First I was suprised by the national characteristics, because I thought that there was only caucasions in Vancouver, but there are many Chinese, Korean, Japanese and other country's people and also they have like a their area each other in Vancouver, especially Chinese. They have a big their town, which has been called China town, in Vancouver. In the China town, they sell chinese foods and speak Chinese. I was truly suprised by them. In my experience, I have met some Chinese who couldn't speak English. I couldn't understand why they live in Vancouver. It was extremely strange experience for me, however, I thought that they are full of spirit for their life. I didn't understand for their life before, but I really respect them now. They are strong and tough people. I hope that they will be successful forever in Vancouver.

Next, I am going to tell you about entertainment of Vancouver. I had heard that Vancouver is North Hollywood before I came to Vancouver, therefore I have seen a lot of film shoots after arriving in Vancouver. I can understand why a lot of films have been made in Vancouver, because there are many nice places in Vancouver. It means that Vancouver has a lot of tastes for the entertainment. I think if someone want to be a famous star in the world, I would like to recommend to come to Vancouver, because there are a lot of opportunities to be famous. It is just my opinion that Vancouver will prosper more than now in the future. I expect it.

In conclusion, I learned a lot of things after I came to Vancouver. I hope that I will learn a lot of things more than now and be strong person in the future. It was right to choose Vancouver to study Business. I was given a lot of courages by Vancouver.

Thanks a lot !!

August 1999