I was very nervous at
first because it was my first time going abroad and also by myself. I got
confused at first because I am going to China and I couldn't speak Chinese.
But, after I arrived in Harbin (my destination) I met an AIESECer and he spoke
English with me, I was very relieved at that time. He took me to the apartment
with the other exchange participant living in it. It was my first time to share
the same room with some strangers and they came from different countries. It
was hard at first because they didn't care about hygiene of the room. Sometimes
I clean the room by myself but in any minutes it came on mess again. Though it
was hard to get comfort the hygiene, I was able to communicate and interact
more with other people. I found that every country have different problems and
they are trying to solve it. I also found a lot of things in China and its
culture. Some of them are different from what I heard here, but after I saw it
by myself, I finally find the truth. I also learn the local tradition on how to
eat, how to communicate with elders there, etc. I've got so many experiences
there from skills into cultural experiences.
Yes, it is. Before I
went exchange I was a very shy person and very hard to adapt with new environment.
It was a very challenging situation for me to have an exchange very far from my
family. But after I did my exchange, I can adapt with people more easily now.
The most memorable
one is when I do my project and going to a Child Center in Harbin. I saw
children that were different than usual kids. They act hyperactively and
sometimes their parents were crying seeing their children behavior. It was a
very touching moment for me and there were lots of children in that condition
there. I decided to help the teacher and parent there even though they can't
understand English. But, when I helped them, they were smiling at me and even
the parents shaking my hand saying gratitude to me with tears falling down.
I am a Muslim person
and I didn't drink any alcohol but my roommates were. I decided to tell them
and explain to them about my religion, then they understand it. Sometimes they
go out from the room when I did my praying and never disturbed me while I was
doing it.
One thing that is
most important to everyone here is to become aware of your environment because
there are still lots of people suffering around us. Be aware of people around
you and try to help them even from the smallest thing.
It's good to "Go
Global!" You can get many experiences and it's life-changing ones.
Yes, take China as
your destination for exchange!
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