First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I am a Chinese student studying in the USA. I have been here for half a year and still have some trouble with oral communication. I think I need more practice badly. I have had a language partner in my campus last semester, but she will be going back to China next year. I hope there is someone who is interested in Chinese and would like to communicate with me. I speak standard mandarin Chinese. I am also a nice person, who will be very patient when chatting.