It's only been a week in Thailand yet it seems forever. I guess I am having so much fun that I have lost track of time. I have made many new friends and love the people here. I hope that my Thai will improve so I can speak to them.
Well, I haven't reported the weather in Thailand. It is like summer in Fresno but much more humid. It's funny how we see Thai people wearing sweaters some days because to them it is cold. But for the past few days it has become increasingly hot and humid.
Today I took three showers, cold ones too. When i first got my apartment, there were no hot water and I was complaining but now I have gotten use to taking cold showers. I don't think I can take hot ones here when the weather is so hot. But I hope that the change in weather will be gradually so I can better adapt instead of a dramatic change. It's getting late so this is it for now. Take care until next time.
Love,
Mary Yang
Friday, January 11, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Reporting from Thailand
Sawadii Kha! Sabaaydii kha? Today is my sixth day in Bangkok, Thailand and I am loving it. My adventure has been filled with pros and cons. I have encountered both nice and mean people but overall my encounters have strengthened me. I have been able to order food and ask a taxi to send me home. Also,I have been able to help some of my other friends buy their uniforms for school because I know Thai numbers. hahahahaha......funny huh?
Being here in Thailand has showed me what potentials I possess and the ability to survive in a foreign country. But being in Thailand has also helped me appreciate all that I have back at home. I see that the people here are sweet and kind but this country still has many poor people. I have taken so much for granted and reality didn't really hit me until being here.
For example, today is my second day of school at Thammasat University and I am taking a class with Thai students. It feels like I am back in high school again. The classroom setting is different here. Even though it is consider a University, the students aren't as mature as college students back at home. Throughout Professor Sukum's lecture the students were talking the whole time. I was not use to all that. I am use to everyone's full attention on the Professor and students being afraid to make a sound in class. But I guess this is part of the experience and I have to be able to work with what I have.
Overall, my classes are great and I am enjoying them. They don't seem too hard so I hope not to stress too much. Well, take care everyone and until next time may God bless you all.
Love,
Mary Yang
Being here in Thailand has showed me what potentials I possess and the ability to survive in a foreign country. But being in Thailand has also helped me appreciate all that I have back at home. I see that the people here are sweet and kind but this country still has many poor people. I have taken so much for granted and reality didn't really hit me until being here.
For example, today is my second day of school at Thammasat University and I am taking a class with Thai students. It feels like I am back in high school again. The classroom setting is different here. Even though it is consider a University, the students aren't as mature as college students back at home. Throughout Professor Sukum's lecture the students were talking the whole time. I was not use to all that. I am use to everyone's full attention on the Professor and students being afraid to make a sound in class. But I guess this is part of the experience and I have to be able to work with what I have.
Overall, my classes are great and I am enjoying them. They don't seem too hard so I hope not to stress too much. Well, take care everyone and until next time may God bless you all.
Love,
Mary Yang
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