#2-7 What Motivates People??? #3

First of all, I don't join any circles or clubs in University even though I really want to do.

So, talking about the most motivating activities, I choose "German class" and... maybe "Visual and Drama Culture class."

I choose German class as a motivating activities because I just like now and want to learn more. I didn't like German language when I first started learning it, but I become to like it through having a conversation with German native speakers. I'm always happy when I can make a sentences in German and the natives understand what I'm saying. Actually, it is the same way as how I became to like English. I didn't get anything for that. Thus, the German class is an intrinsic motivator.

It's a little bit difficult to say that the visual and drama culture class is a motivating class because the genre which is used in the class is different from my taste even though I like movies... However, I attend every classes and I enjoy some of them. I think I can say that it is a intrinsic motivator because although I don't have to take the class, I take the class.

In addition, of course I enjoy this English class because I like English. However, I'm not good at reading or academic writing. Therefore, English for me is more like training to overcome the weak points.

It is concluded that I am motivated intrinsically more.

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#2-6 What Motivates People??? #2

In my opinion, both Group A and B figure out the problem at about the same time.
Even though I'd be happy if I could get a prize, what I can solve is possible to solve, and what I can't is can't... I have this opinion because I usually do something not for getting the prize, but because I have to do it, or it is fun thing to do. Other than that, I mostly give up.

Talking about the motivation, Group A might be much more motivated than B because of the reward. Therefore, Group A might have a strength to think about the solution strategy longer. What I want to say is that the finishing time could be the same, but the motivation of Group A could be higher.
Just think of anything you really really want to buy or get right now. What if you can get it? Would you try? (By the way, my prize gonna be "a home theater set," or "Xbox" although they are very expensive...) I ask those questions to myself when I think about this topic. I'm not sure if I can figure out the problem, but I might try to do anything if I can get what i want, even if it's very difficult.

This is my rationale.

#2-5 What Motivates People???

http://eng-3-w-1.blogspot.com/2011/11/candle-problem.html
The solution for the question... Is that a riddle or something?... Maybe not, I'm not so sure. I'm pretty bad at these questions...
I've been thinking for about 20 minutes, but I couldn't figure it out... I want to try to stick the candle not just think, but in a reality. Can I try?? It's difficult to think in my head...
The table won't be ruined at least we put the box with the pins under the wall where we want to attach the candle!!

For the next question; "would you do a better job on a task if you were rewarded for your work by someone or if you simply felt satisfaction from completing it? Why do you think so?", the answer is: "No, I wouldn't!!!" Because, I think I'll never ever ever solve this question even if someone give me a reward, and I don't want it. So, "What motivates people more, rewards or satisfation?" ... I believe satisfaction and "fun" motivate people more. If I could see some goal to finish, like "200 words more on my wirting paper till I finish", or "20 minutes to finish," I'll do a better job. Then, I'll be satisfied with my job when I'm done with the job. But if I hardly see the goal to solve the problem, I'd rather give up... Some people love to solve thoese questions even if it takes forever though. It depends on the subject too. Because I'm interested in language, I like to think about language even though it doesn't have answers or anything.

...Do I have a endurance? I am kinda worry about it now... :(

#2-4 No Reservation: Vietnam!!

I couldn't imagine what Vietnam is like before I watch this video.
This video was actually pretty interesting for me.

First of all, I was surprised at the number of bikes. That was just a lot. I knew that many Vietnamese used the motorbike. But the number was more than I imagined.

Secondly, I found many exotic foods in Vietnam on the video. I thought I'd love to try some of the exotic foods because I like to try new things, but there are two "ingredients" which I couldn't accept: ant larva and the sparrows... I was a bit shocked when I watched them. I think I can't eat both of them. An ant larva is no way, I don't want to eat insects. Talking about the sparrow, I think I can't eat it because I see it as a cute creature, maybe. On that video, whole sparrows are deep-fried. When I see the dish, I felt a chill go down my spine.

Finally, there was one thing which is pretty interesting and funny. There are a lot of street stalls in Vietnam at night. The scene which was taken in a street stall was my most favorite scene. There are lots of funny scene, and they made me laugh. In that scene, they were saying, "grilling on the street... open flame, technically, it's illegal." So, grills are covered every time when the police come by.

I've got interested in visiting Vietnam after I watched this video. Actually, I always want to visit many new places and try new things!

#2-3 Living with My Family and Living Independently

Let me see... Today, I'd like to compare two different living styles: living with my family and living independently.
I live with my family right now, by the way.

First of all, I think I could have more freedom if I live by myself. I could invite my friends to my house, could go home and watch movies anytime you want and etc. On the other hand, I don't have much freedom, and controlled by my family; mostly by my mother. I have to go home pretty early because my mother provide food. Also, I can't watch movies whenever I want when someone is watching any other programme.

I talked about good point of living independently. What about a good thing of living with my family? Even though I have to go home on time, breakfast, lunch and dinner are always served. However, I should cook foods by myself everyday if I live myself!!
Furthermore, my mother is very helpful if I stay with my family. When I almost overslept in the morning, my mother woke me up mostly. When I'm sick, she always takes me to see a doctor.

Although there are good point and bad point for both sides, I prefer living independently. Because I can't grow up, and I can't be independent forever if I live my family...
I should force myself into a situation in which I just have to do the work by myself. Otherwise, I always look to my family's help...

#2-2 What Am I into?

I think I'm into the English educations around the world.

I've been studying English for almost 8 years and studying German for 1 year and a half. Actually, I didn't like English for the first 2 years. But, I became interested in English when I visited Canada and communicated with native English speaking people for the first time. Since I got interested in speaking English, I also got interested in studying about what is the best ways for students to study foreign languages. I think there are many ways to study languages, and each person has the best way to achieve it.

Maybe it is difficult to compare the English education systems around the world. So, I'm planing to focus on the Japanese English educations.

#2-1 Is It True That Fewer Japanese University Students Want to Study Abroad?

In my opinion, I don't think that Japan's insular has resulted in fewer Japanese university students traveling to study. I might have this idea because I'm an undergraduate of the International department and I know a lot of people who is interested in going abroad to study. But, I have some reasons why.

First of all, the declining birthrate might be related to the result of the fact that Japanese students who go abroad for their education are decreasing. It was said in an article of Toyokeizai online. (http://www.toyokeizai.net/business/management_business/detail/AC/982429fb948bbed1b8190fd3849ffcba/page/2/)

Secondly, there's a financial problems. Going abroad cost a lot; not only traveling expenses, but also school expenses, living expenses and so on.

Even though students who go abroad to study are decreasing, the circumstances might be different from before. A bubble economy? A spread of Internet?...

Although I've been to some foreign countries to study English, I'm still interested in studying abroad. Maybe I have to translate my plan into action!!