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Today, our class went to Virginia States Capitol as a class. We took a bus and walked through old city hall to capitol. Tour guides helped our tour. At first, he explained about basic information about American history and history of Virginia. He also explained about some statues and pictures, including some important American presidents. Second, Lady Tammy helped our discussion. We experienced how laws are made by House of Delegates. Michelle was a speaker, Anoud was a clerk, and rests of us were House of Delegates. We discussed about U.S health care affordable act. After discussion, we took a picture together.

So What? Now What?

I hadn’t had chance to visit capitol of Virginia even though I have been here almost 11 months. It was really good chance to visit capitol of Virginia. We had a good tour guide. He explained very well about the U.S history; he was like an actor. His speaking and pronunciation were not hard to understand. It was very interesting listen his explanation. I think it was effective to understand because it was not regular classroom but real capitol building where real histories were affected. I saw real statues and real room of House of Delegates. Virginia States capitol is the oldest capitol in the United States. This fact was very meaningful to me because this capitol was the first step of democracy in the United States.  

Second, we discussed about health care in the House of Delegates room. I was surprised at informal because I really thought this discussion room would be very formal. My speaking was better than yesterday. I have studied a lot since I got the topic. However, it was not easy to appeal my opinion. I had many thought in my head, but not every thought came out from my mouth. I think I need to practice more about topics which I’m not familiar with. I can’t always get only what I want to talk, sometimes, I get harder questions and harder topics; it is the real world and I need to take these kinds of situations more in the future. Also, I realized that I need to develop my ability to react quickly in speaking.

I could learn exactly how Virginia laws are made. It reminds me how much it is important to vote something to show my opinion in democratic society. Korea also a democratic society, and I always try to vote when we have election. It is very important that every citizen show their opinion because a country belongs to the people. In conclusion, today’s tour was very good and interesting to me.