充實的活動
文：屏東縣農會 曾子宸 充實的活動
在這次的活動以前，我自己從來沒有過任何交換筆友或者是和朋友寫信交流的經驗，因此當時看到有這個交換外國筆友的活動時，沒有任何寫信經驗也不太擅長和人交際的我，認為自己應該不適合這種要長期寫信交流的活動，但是一看到交換的對象是美國人，內心對於美國文化深感興趣以及熱切的想要分享台灣文化的我，立刻就決定要報名參加！
在這次的活動以前，我自己從來沒有過任何交換筆友或者是和朋友寫信交流的經驗，因此當時看到有這個交換外國筆友的活動時，沒有任何寫信經驗也不太擅長和人交際的我，認為自己應該不適合這種要長期寫信交流的活動，但是一看到交換的對象是美國人，內心對於美國文化深感興趣以及熱切的想要分享台灣文化的我，立刻就決定要報名參加！
在與外國筆友互相寫信的期間，我們聊到了很多關於美國的話題，例如：美國的風俗習慣、學校的活動、興趣的科目還有之後想要去旅行的國家和美國當地的疫情狀況⋯⋯等。其中最令我印象深刻的是他們在高中的學習內容和我們台灣完全是截然不同的，台灣的高中生基本上學的都是考試的內容，平時也不會有什麼課外活動，不過美國的學生在高中階段就會有大學的職業訓練的課程，還有參與一些課外活動，像是到當地的公司工作，累積多元的學習經驗同時也摸索著自己的興趣。
在與外國筆友互相寫信的期間，我們聊到了很多關於美國的話題，例如：美國的風俗習慣、學校的活動、興趣的科目還有之後想要去旅行的國家和美國當地的疫情狀況⋯⋯等。其中最令我印象深刻的是他們在高中的學習內容和我們台灣完全是截然不同的，台灣的高中生基本上學的都是考試的內容，平時也不會有什麼課外活動，不過美國的學生在高中階段就會有大學的職業訓練的課程，還有參與一些課外活動，像是到當地的公司工作，累積多元的學習經驗同時也摸索著自己的興趣。
就在我認識到美國文化的同時，我也和他分享著台灣的許多事情，例如介紹新年的各種習俗和活動、台灣夜市的小吃、台灣的人情味還有台灣學生的生活。在這個過程除了讓我更加了解自己的家鄉台灣，也同時讓一個沒有來過台灣的外國人，透過我的分享，能夠初步的認識台灣，看見台灣真實的模樣。
就在我認識到美國文化的同時，我也和他分享著台灣的許多事情，例如介紹新年的各種習俗和活動、台灣夜市的小吃、台灣的人情味還有台灣學生的生活。在這個過程除了讓我更加了解自己的家鄉台灣，也同時讓一個沒有來過台灣的外國人，透過我的分享，能夠初步的認識台灣，看見台灣真實的模樣。
很感謝有這次交換筆友的活動，讓我有有機會認識更多朋友，還有從一來一往的回信中，學到如何寫英文信，文句的翻譯、寫信的格式還有許多全新的字詞；也感謝我的筆友，帶我更深入的認識美國、和我分享他的生活經驗，讓我在活動的期間覺得非常的充實和愉快！
很感謝有這次交換筆友的活動，讓我有有機會認識更多朋友，還有從一來一往的回信中，學到如何寫英文信，文句的翻譯、寫信的格式還有許多全新的字詞；也感謝我的筆友，帶我更深入的認識美國、和我分享他的生活經驗，讓我在活動的期間覺得非常的充實和愉快！
Before joining this activity, I had never had any experience in exchanging pen pals or writing letters with friends. When I discovered the event of exchanging foreign pen pals, I thought that I would not be suitable for this kind of activity that requires a long-term exchange of letters. Fortunately,when I noticed that the exchange object was an American, I am deeply interested in American culture and eager to share Taiwanese culture, so I immediately decided to sign up !
Before joining this activity, I had never had any experience in exchanging pen pals or writing letters with friends. When I discovered the event of exchanging foreign pen pals, I thought that I would not be suitable for this kind of activity that requires a long-term exchange of letters. Fortunately,when I noticed that the exchange object was an American, I am deeply interested in American culture and eager to share Taiwanese culture, so I immediately decided to sign up !
During the exchange of letters with foreign pen pals, we talked about a lot of topics about the United States, such as, American customs, school activities, subjects of interest, the countries we want to travel to in the future, and the local epidemic situation in the United States. What impressed me the most is that the educational system in the United States is completely different from that in Taiwan. High school students in Taiwan basically study the content of exams, and usually do not have any extracurricular activities. However, high school students in the United States, there are a lot of vocational training courses at the university, as well as participate in some extracurricular activities, such as, working in local companies, accumulating diverse learning experiences and exploring their own interests.
During the exchange of letters with foreign pen pals, we talked about a lot of topics about the United States, such as, American customs, school activities, subjects of interest, the countries we want to travel to in the future, and the local epidemic situation in the United States. What impressed me the most is that the educational system in the United States is completely different from that in Taiwan. High school students in Taiwan basically study the content of exams, and usually do not have any extracurricular activities. However, high school students in the United States, there are a lot of vocational training courses at the university, as well as participate in some extracurricular activities, such as, working in local companies, accumulating diverse learning experiences and exploring their own interests.
Just when I recognized American culture, I also shared with him many things about Taiwan, such as introducing various customs and activities of the New Year, snacks in Taiwan night markets, the human touch in Taiwan, and the life of Taiwan students. In this process, not only did I have a better understanding of my hometown Taiwan, but also as a foreigner who had never been to Taiwan. Through my sharing, maybe he could gain a preliminary understanding of Taiwan and see what Taiwan really looks like.
Just when I recognized American culture, I also shared with him many things about Taiwan, such as introducing various customs and activities of the New Year, snacks in Taiwan night markets, the human touch in Taiwan, and the life of Taiwan students. In this process, not only did I have a better understanding of my hometown Taiwan, but also as a foreigner who had never been to Taiwan. Through my sharing, maybe he could gain a preliminary understanding of Taiwan and see what Taiwan really looks like.
I am very grateful for this pen pal exchange activity, which gave me the opportunity to meet more friends. I also learned how to write English letters, the translation of sentences, the format of writing letters, and many brand-new letters from the replies. Thanks to my pen pal, who brought me a deeper understanding of the United States and shared his life experience with me that made me feel very fulfilled and happy during the event.
I am very grateful for this pen pal exchange activity, which gave me the opportunity to meet more friends. I also learned how to write English letters, the translation of sentences, the format of writing letters, and many brand-new letters from the replies. Thanks to my pen pal, who brought me a deeper understanding of the United States and shared his life experience with me that made me feel very fulfilled and happy during the event.