Mar 16, 2013

exchange thoughts

Bernadette mentioned how i should probably attempt to record this exchange experience for future references. I guess she's right. So here goes my attempt at trying to understand everything.

Week 1: Week 1 was probably the toughest week for me in trying to adjust to this bizarre culture. I found the weather impossible, the language bizarre, and the food difficult to adjust to. Not to mention the gay uncle who tried to cheat my money (and my anal virginity) by making me pay exorbitant amounts of money for the taxi ride to koc. I remember how completely overwhelmed and lost i was, just sitting in my room at the west campus trying not to break down.
In some way, its true that exchange really pushes you out of your comfort zone. I really tried so hard to save 1TL, and scrimp on things that are really silly.
I miss home, i miss home really bad. i miss wanjing. I hate everyone.