Saturday, September 8, 2007

New life ( Journal#5 )

My life has changed completely since I came here. During several first days it was difficult to get used to new water, climate and food. I don’t know how about others, but I had a lot of problems with my health. There were also some difficulties with getting accustomed to new way of life.

New people are around you, they speak foreign language all the time. You have to understand what they are talking about. Sometimes my brain gets very tired of translating from English to Russian and vice versa, I just “turn off my ears” and enjoy silence. Can you imagine? I haven’t spoken my native language for one month because I have no Russian speaking friends here.

I also want to say some words about transportation problems. There is only one bus per hour. It is horrible!!! If you miss it you will be late to the classes. I didn’t have such problems in my country; you can catch a bus whenever and whatever you want.

Now I live with my homestay mom, she is really nice, but as in every house there are certain rules and I have to follow them.

Anyway I like this country, my new friends, and everything what surrounds me now.

2 comments:

leinster said...

Yeah, the public transportation system in California is the worst. About not speaking Russian, that's excellent. It's great for your English, isn't it?

vicki said...

yes...no one can speak Russian to you..it's a good for you!!
i believe your English will improve very soon!!
congratulation~~!!!