Some thoughts about my life here in US

Time flies! I have been here in the US for almost two months and half of the quarter has gone.


Coming to another country to study was one of my childhood dream. I used to imagine staying in another country and experiencing a different culture. At some time, this seems far away from me since it needs a lot of effort to come here--both academically and financially. And now, here I am, realizing my dream.

I like my life back in China, surrounded by my friends and family. I also like it here. It’s great living here, especially in OSU. Abandoning my previous college degree to come here was a tough decision for me, for the fact that I have spent two years and a half in college back in China and I probably will still be working for my undergraduate degree while my friends have already enter graduate college or work. But now, I’m glad that I made the decision to come here.

I like the campus life here, everything is at hand. The place is not too noisy or too quiet. I used to go to a college which is one hour drive from the downtown area. Life is pretty inconvenient back that time. But here, I can do almost everything I want on the campus. It’s fabulous.

It’s really helpful that people are all friendly here, both classmates and teachers. I can get a lot of help. That means pretty much for a new settler. In fact, I took my high school education at another city by myself. Although the both cities are in China, the living habits are quite different. I had to accommodate myself into a different environment. But it was easier at that time. After all, I can speak my native language and everything is different but has something in common. In comparison, this time is harder. I find myself inadequate to express myself well. Sometimes I find myself even become shy. Luckily, I can get help from a lot of nice people just like you guys. Hopefully, situations will get better and better.

The best things I like about here is people’s attitude towards life and other people. People can always be tolerant, thus makes this lovely place a place of multi-culture, all kinds of thoughts and people are embraced. Also, it’s amazing that people here can keep study and leisure time separate pretty strictly. It seems to me that things can mix up and study would take leisure time back in China. So it’s amazing that people can do such good job without losing leisure time here. Actually, I hope I can be like that someday.

Well, that’s all for my third blog. Maybe it doesn’t sound like a real public writing. It’s just that I want to share my experience and thank all your helps.