Chasing my
dreams in the pursuits of excellence, I have traversed thousands miles to be
here in USA. Yes, I am not that strong, I cry at nights sometimes missing my
family and friends. I miss the familiarity that used to make me feel safe, the
place that I knew and was close to my heart, my home.
But I guess
when you have big dreams visioning with the small eyes, you have to make some
sacrifices. I wanted to enrich myself with the greater knowledge and I have
been granted with this opportunity. I am trying my best to adapt to American
culture, advance systems, different in every way. It’s not that easy but I have
been doing fine. I feel like a strolling baby , trying to walk but also falling
many times. I guess that’s what life is all about; to be able to grow, learn as
a person. If we stay stable, too comfortable we will never feel the urge to
learn as we feel like we know things much better.
My stay in
Lincoln has been really nice so far. I had a training to attend in university
where I met so many other young people like me going through the same phase who
have left home following their dreams to be fulfilled here. The people here are
welcoming too specially from my department(School of Biological Science). I
have felt welcomed by every single person and how kind they are to me. Everyday
I walk passing the state capitol building which is a local landmark for me. It
stands out in the crowd making it easier for me not to get lost. Lincoln is a small yet beautiful city. I did some
exploring of the city a little before the school began ; visited some museums, strolled
around downtown and also visited Holmes lake.
The journey is long and will try my best to make it as smooth as possible. I would end reciting the phrase of my favorite poem by Robert Frost,
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
and Miles to go before I sleep
miles to go before I sleep.
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