Yesterday I was making a list of things I need to take with me. I travel overseas every summer, but this is the first time I’m writing an actual list! I’ve never been to Japan or Taiwan, so I’m not sure what I’m going to take with me. All I know is that I should make it less weighty so I can carry it without any problems. I actually ended up buying a different suit case! I’ve already had six of them at home, but none of them worked- it was either too big/small, or too heavy. So now I have seven of them! Also, due to the current H1N1 pandemic, I got a few surgical masks, just in case… :) I was reading some international news and almost everyone wears a mask at the airports, especially at the international once; and China is using an infrared scanning process to check for passengers with a fever. Regardless of that, I’m still very excited about this trip. This should be a wonderful learning opportunity.
About Me
- Ellina
- I am a junior at the University of Michigan-Flint, going for a Bachelor’s degree in International Business. I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. I made the choice to come to the U.S., even though I didn’t speak the language and found some of the cultural beliefs unique. I must say, I was overwhelmed at first by my new surroundings. I had to overcome my fears and start my life all over again. My inability to communicate with others due to the language barrier made me shy and self-critical. I had to expand my vocabulary by not only translating the books I had to read, but also memorizing words and comprehending concepts. Saying that it was hard is probably an understatement. Those were the worst days of my life and probably a chapter of my transition I’ll never be able to put into words. Sometimes I’d flip back the pages of my life and regret making the choice to come. However, each one of those pages filled with struggles, achievements, and different life experiences within the cultural paradox made me who I am today.
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