Space Camp

'Do you want to go to Space Camp this summer?' This question arose during a conversation with my mother when I was in seventh grade. I actually thought she was just joking when she first said it. She told me she wanted me to experience immersion in another culture and language. When she was in college, she had received an opportunity to go to America, but she had to give up this chance because …

…in the United States, and to make a decision about my goals. As a result, I am very thankful to my parents, especially my mother, for suggesting it. Although it was only one week long, it affected me profoundly. It opened the way for me to learn new things in America. As my mother could not realize her dream when she was young, I will do my best to achieve it for both of us.