Event and change

I came to Canada this summer, which is a really big event that changed me a lot. I determined to come to Canada for summer school at the very beginning of 2011. My sister and parents helped me to find and apply to a summer school. I changed my idea and wanted to stay only two weeks before the ending of the summer school. It changed me and it changed my whole family as well. My parents encouraged me to go to a school in Canada and go to a university in North America after that, even if they were a little sad about “losing” me. Maybe I can’t stay beside my mom and dad in the next years. It’s totally different being in Canada from when I was in China.
I just finished my final exam three days before I got on the flight to Canada. Studying in China isn’t easy work but it’s quite fun to figure out those maths and science questions. My dad or mom cooked meals for the family and sometimes we also went out for dinner as well. I could always be around my dad and mom and they could help me with my studying, although it was getting harder and harder because I was always improving. For myself, I think I was a little shy boy at that time and all my classmates agreed. In addition, I wasn’t so good at sports at that time.
Life in Canada is totally different. School is much easier and more relaxed. After a six-week summer school period, I became more expressive and became better at sports. After that, I came to Uplands. Uplands is more like a summer school instead of a formal school to me. We only have four lessons each day although each lesson lasts a little longer. Meanwhile, I really miss mom and dad. I was able to see them every day when I was in China. They really miss me as well. We often video talk on MSN and QQ, which helps us keep connected. Now, I can see my homestay parents every day. In my opinion, this situation can make me more independent. I think I’m going to show a different me to my mom and dad when I go back to China.