Bon voyage

I have said good-bye to hundreds of students so far. Every one of them is precious. Many of them I never saw again. But I really tell you that this was one of the best classes I have ever had in ELC. I mean it.

It is always sad to say good-bye, but it is also the beginning of a new hello. It is time to dismiss the class, and for every one of us to meet someone new. We need to go on to the next phase of our life.

I talked of what I want to say often in my class, and also in today's class. So I don't have much left to say to you any more.

At the party, Jerry told me that my class was the hardest among the three. Agree. It is not just because this was R&W class, but also because it was me. I know I am a tough teacher. I give out lots of homework. I don't compromise, and I fail students severely without any amnesty. Well, that is my job as a teacher. If I don't do them, I am not fulfilling my job as a teacher. As a professional teacher, I do what I need to do as a teacher, not what my students want me to do, even if I am hated by them. So if your English got better, no matter if you hate me or not, I am so happy.

Anyway, I hope everyone learned something from me this semester. Whatever you will be doing in summer and fall, I wish you all the best. And see you around on campus. (Hideo, I will see you in Tokyo.)

Bon voyage.

nobi