First week
I was really nervous until entering a radio station. I waited my supervisor for 30 minutes outside. However, another supervisor was inside, and noticed me. She let me enter the radio station and made me relaxed by talking happily. She was a really kind and nice person. My first task was to organize CDs. There were about 40,000 CDs, so it was hard task. Also, I realized that many volunteer were there. I thought I have many chances to talk to them at that time.
2nd week
I made new friends in the radio station. One is from Philippine, and the other is from China. They said they will start their own program soon, so we talked about what kind of show do we want to do. During the conversation, I found that they are like a native English speaker, so I was inspired by them. To make a good show, I had to learn and speak English fluently.
From 3rd week to 5th week
During these weeks, I just used a computer to register the number of CDs. It was a tough time, and no chance to talk with others. My friends had already started their own show, and they talked to me about their show. I didn’t know why I have to stay and work by myself. I had regretted to choose working at the radio station. However, at the end of the work time of 5th day, Steve mentioned about my schedule. He said from next week, I can start my training session so I have to stay here and take a test. I felt it was too late, but for me, it was a great step.
6th week
I entered the radio studio for the first time to assist and learn how professional radio personality do their radio show, and it was awesome. They were talking without a draft, and at the same time, they were choosing CDs and counting the time. I was amazed by them and inspired. I passed the test, and I was told “from next week, I can do my first own radio show.” I was so excited.
7th week
I asked many people to teach how to make my draft, and what is the tip. I prepared a lot and made a good draft. At first, I had no idea about how to do. I decided to talk about Japanese culture and play Japanese songs. Suddenly, I got a lot of tasks to do, so I was confused. During my first show, actually I don’t remember what I said because I was so nervous. After the show, many people sent me their impression. I was so happy. In the show, I was permitted to speak Japanese and Steve recommended to speak Japanese, so I did. Second time, I decided to speak only English.
8th week
The field work was over, but only one time show is not enough, so I offered more chance. Then, Steve agreed with my offer. In my second show, I talked about the daily life in Kamloops and what I learn in TRU. I felt one hour was just 20 minutes. I was really into my radio program. Successfully, I spoke only English. Before the show, I made a draft perfectly, so it was no problem. I felt I got used to the radio show. Steve was absent that day, so I thought I did a good job.
9th week
The last day of my field work. I really enjoyed my field work. Certainly, it was really tough to write a time-consuming script, but I did my best. This time, I talked about cultural difference between Japan and Canada. The music were Christmas songs. The final 5 minutes, I talked without script. I expressed appreciation to host family, teacher, and friends. I had decided to do that. Actually, it was not good. I stopped talking probably every one minute, but I enjoyed and felt myself like real radio personality.
It was really tough and hard, but I learned a lot. Without this experience, my stay in Kamloops might a little be boring than usual. I can’t forget this memory. Thank you!!