So, I just got a message today asking for some help with the application, and I realized that there are only 10 days left until the due date! So, as promised, I’m going to give my expert, amazing, brilliant advice (I’m joking of course, please use my advice to your own discretion as I do... Continue Reading →
Who Is that Girl I See?
It’s hard to believe that my NSLI-Y program ended an entire month ago. Or, maybe it’s hard to believe that it’s only been a month. Either way, I had planned to do this reflection post much sooner, but between being jet-lagged (read: passed out on my bed), being sick, starting school, and dealing with the... Continue Reading →
Don’t Worry, I’m Not Dead
Yes, it has been over a week since I last wrote. No, I'm not sorry. You see, this past week has been incredibly busy. Between preparing for the end-of-program ceremony and trying to spend as much time enjoying the program as possible, I just haven't had the time to post. I'll probably start posting again... Continue Reading →
Yet Another PE Class (Yay)
This morning when I woke up, the house was unusually silent. I was worried for a while, but eventually my host dad emerged from his room and I headed off to school. Today was one of those days where I felt like I’m actually improving. I was able to speak somewhat fluidly in class, and... Continue Reading →
There’s Nothing Like Running in the Rain
Ah, Monday. Usually Mondays feel slow, but today felt fast, almost too fast. I woke up at a pretty decent hour and leisurely got ready for the day. We switched seats again today, and I was finally able to get a seat on the other side of the classroom. Class was pretty normal, although there... Continue Reading →
Another Quick Update
Lot’s of things happened this weekend, and I want to get to bed at a decent hour, so I’m going to give you a quick update. I got up earlyish Saturday to go the Kuangzhaixiangzi alleys with my host mom. We took the subway, which was pretty cool (especially considering we had just finished up... Continue Reading →
MiniSo Is the Best
I’m pretty tired right now, but not too tired to write up a quick entry. I’m probably going to come back and edit this entry later and add pictures and stuff. Today’s main event was, of course, Kellogg’s birthday celebration. Because so many people wanted to go, the school ended up getting involved, and we... Continue Reading →
Battle of Brains and Brawn
Today felt a bit up and down. Classes felt a bit more tiring than usual, but I got through them. I felt like I was getting corrected more than usual, but it could also just be me being oversensitive. Overall, today ended up being pretty normal - not particularly great but not particularly bad. This... Continue Reading →
祝你生日快乐 (Happy Birthday to You)
Today was Ben’s birthday (also known as Kellogg among us Chengdu kids). Who is Kellog you might ask? Kellogg is our resident semi-celebrity, being very distantly related to the person who founded Kellogg’s (as in the cereal company). Although we’re in different classes and don’t talk that much, I know he’s really knowledgeable in different... Continue Reading →
I Have to Exercise More
This morning, I woke up before my alarm rang for once and felt pretty well rested. School was pretty normal, although we did finally get our cool school uniform jackets. Culture class today was also pretty fun - we did some tie-dye (I forgot to take pictures, but hopefully I’ll remember tomorrow). In the afternoon,... Continue Reading →
The Moonlight over the Bridge 