Maiya's First Week

by Maiya

My first experience studying abroad began on February 8.  That day, my flight was very long.  We headed from Itami airport to Haneda by plane, and then we went to Narita airport by bus, and then got on a plane to Seattle.  There were many transfers, so I was very tired.  When we arrived in Seattle, I realized that Seattle is famous for fish because pictures of fish were displayed on the floor of the Seattle Airport.  When we arrived at the MFWI campus, it was about 5:00p.m, and our new life started.  My first impression of Spokane was that it is filled with beautiful nature and there are many kind people.  When we leave the Spokane airport, the sky was beautiful!!  It was clearly air and amazing blue color, and also Spokane people was friendly because they talked us with their smile.  In Japan, if you are known for me, maybe we don't talk each other, so I love that American situation.  The first 3 days, we have no classes, so my RA, Kayla, took us out and explained about the history of the Mukogawa campus.  Besides this, I cleaned up my luggage and played games.  All of my classes are only in English, so I was excited and decided to do my best.