#1: Previous study or living abroad/travel experiences I have had
Regretfully, I've never actually studied/lived/traveled abroad. The closest thing I've ever come to any of those is the two weeks I spent in 2009 visiting relatives in Puerto Rico, which could hardly be considered traveling abroad.
#2: My school and/or study in the U.S. program(s)
I currently attend Kent County High School, which, for those who aren't familiar with it, is
a). the only high school in ALL of Kent County (hence the name)(we're not super creative with names)
b). surrounded on 3 sides by cornfields.
c). made up of 650 students. To me, that's a lot but I've been told it's not.
a). the only high school in ALL of Kent County (hence the name)(we're not super creative with names)
b). surrounded on 3 sides by cornfields.
c). made up of 650 students. To me, that's a lot but I've been told it's not.
#3: My home country(s)
My only country of residence so far is the United States, but I've always wondered if I would feel more at home somewhere else. America is a fantastic country, don't get me wrong, but one of the reasons Ayusa appealed to me was because I want the chance to live somewhere totally different from where I am now. I can't go through life assuming that my reality is the same as everyone elses'.
#4: Languages I speak other than English (if any)
Fluently? None.
#5: What my fears/concerns about going to the U.S. were
I'm not sure how to tackle this question, seeing as I am IN THE UNITED STATES.
I'll pretend that says Japan.
---I know right now that the first week will be 20 kinds of ridiculous. It's a fact I'm willing to accept. No matter how hard I study, there is no better teacher than experience (except maybe Robin Williams in "Dead Poets Society").
---I'm concerned that since I will be departing in the spring, I won't be as prepared for college the following semester (in terms of paperwork and all). I suppose I'll just have to Skype my parents when that part comes along, but oy. I don't know... . . . .
---I don't like sushi.
I'll pretend that says Japan.
---I know right now that the first week will be 20 kinds of ridiculous. It's a fact I'm willing to accept. No matter how hard I study, there is no better teacher than experience (except maybe Robin Williams in "Dead Poets Society").
---I'm concerned that since I will be departing in the spring, I won't be as prepared for college the following semester (in terms of paperwork and all). I suppose I'll just have to Skype my parents when that part comes along, but oy. I don't know... . . . .
---I don't like sushi.
Sushi can grow on you...Certainly you will like udon noodles, oh yum.
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with Japanese pottery and they have some amazing master potters in that country. Buddhism in Japan is different than in China, more formal I think. I was in the Potala Palace in Tibet when group of Japanese high level Lamas in entourage came to visit. Their dress was quite formal and elegant...beautiful. There are some very special Buddhist events that happen in the dark of night that I have heard are beautiful to see. Good on you Sopia!