In
previous times, it was thought that a child growing up in a bilingual home
would cause him or her to have schizophrenia or split identities. Or even cause
a stunt in their intellectual growth. However, times have changes. In the
article, The Brain Benefits of Learning a Second Language, it describes how learning
or knowing a second language can be beneficial to the brain in multiple ways. There
is growth in intelligence, memory, and concentration. There has even been seen
as to help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Entry #1
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Introduction
Hello everyone,
My name is Sarah Ciampi and this is my second year here at
GCC. When I first came here I had the intentions of become a radiologist, a
doctor who reads x-ray scans and gives a diagnosis. I thought I would take some
core classes and continue on to GCU and then hopefully Midwestern University to
accomplish my long life dream of becoming a doctor. However, things have taken
a 360° degree turn for me. I no longer have a dream of becoming a doctor. The
dream I am chasing after now, is of becoming a translator interpreter in Asian
languages. I have high hopes of being able to study at International ChristianUniversity, located just 5,838 miles away from home in Tokyo, Japan.
I have been study Japanese for a little under a year now,
and I now have developed some awkward habits from it… More like a list of habits.
I now have the habit of slightly bowing to people, when it’s saying thank you
or excuse me/I’m sorry, I bow. I even sometimes respond in Japanese rather than
English. Last but not least, my English has gotten worse with learning Japanese.
All in all, I’m a friendly person with some pretty awkward habits due to
learning a new language. Even so, I look forward to a good semester with everyone!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (pleased to meet you).
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