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Not Just a Study Tour

Ma Ching Wai S3E

This 14-day journey to Canada ended with a used to the life in Canada. I also learnt more about
reluctant heart! being patient and to be more attentive in the whole
proccess. Every step we made was important as it
Before the trip, I thought the time was enough for could change our future.
me to experience life in Canada. However, I don’t
think that happened in the way I had been expecting There were lots of interesting moments. I had fun at
as time flew really fast. Actually I felt this trip was horseback riding. My horse’s name was Lucy. She
as short as a two-day trip! On my way to Kamloops, was a bit naughty because she didn’t listen to my
I got attached to my host family and my teachers, orders. I was quite angry at fi rst, but once I realised
who were truly nice and caring. that keeping calm and being patient could make
things work, I tried again and again. Finally, she was
At the beginning of our trip when we travelled tamed by me and I was really satisfi ed with this.
from Vancouver to Kamloops, we were rather
late because of the short delay of our flight. The On the day we went kayaking, it rained heavily and
expected time to arrive was nine thirty. Unfortunately, the weather was so cold and windy. Although there
the actual time we made it there was a quarter to were so many unfavourable factors, we helped each
eleven. When we got off the coach, the homestay other to pull the kayak onto the shore and this was
families still gave us a warm big smile. I really simply a result of GREAT TEAMWORK.
appreciated this kindness as for most situations,
anyone would have felt very impatient and On this wonderful trip, I learnt a lot about patience,
dissatisfi ed. However, they were still very welcoming and about being punctual and independent. I also
with no trace of disappointment in their eyes. I hope picked up skills to communicate with others. I met
I can learn to become a person like them, who is so new friends in the class and I have to say thank
considerate and caring to others. you to my host family from the bottom of my heart
because they took very good care of me for ten
12 I stayed with a couple, who were fairly sporty. They days. I hope I can visit Canada again very soon!
took us to the park to play with their dog called
Pirate. We took lots of photos there and then we
also had a closer look at some unusual animals like
̋ a peacock, a boar and plenty of little goats. That was
a very unforgettable experience to me!
ࣅ In the lessons we attended in Thompson Rivers

ɽ University, we learnt so much about the culture of
Kamloops and Canada, for example, the story about
ʹ how Thompson Rivers University got its name. It
was because of her unique geographical location.
ݴ In the next few days, we were dreamcatchers.

Before the tour, we thought it would be very simple
ྠ to spend our days and we could survive the trip

rather easily. In fact, it took us a long time to get