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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Day 7 Free Day in Taipei
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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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