Journey to Philly

 

      This is my first time in America but not the first time in foreign countries. Actually, I had been in China for a couple of weeks through a cultural exchange program and in Malaysia for one year as an exchange student at University Sains Malaysia. I'd learnt lots of experiences in those Asian countries and inspired me to find more chances to be in Europe or America. The U.S. Is one of the most destinations. I was very glad that I've got this opportunity.

      It was very long airplane journey I have had. It was around 6 hours from Bangkok to Tokyo and almost 12 hours from Tokyo to Detroit. Besides, we had to wait for 3 and 2 hours at Narita and Detroit Metro Airports consequently. Then -_-'' we spent nearly 2 hours from Detroit to Philadelphia. Therefore, the totality is 6+12+3+2+3=24 hours = 1 day. OMG What a long journey it was!!! I couldn't never imagine before how a restless girl as me could endure the very long journey on seat. Moreover, each meal on airplanes made me feel like a chick waiting for her mom to feed.

      I arrived at Kelly Hall, Drexel University at night. The first dinner shocked me, a foot-long hamburger. :o How tiny Noona could finish this. During the first day, I had got a jet lag, being tired and slightly confused. In daytime class, I was sleepy, but i could't force my eyes to close at night. @_@ The bus tour day was the most tired for me. Actually, I really love taking photos but I couldn't because of being exhausted. Fortunately, I could adjust myself with the different time zone after a week. 

  

     Many things in the U.S. are different from Thailand. First of all, I would like to mention about foods. American food are plenty of carbohydrate and not as spicy as Thai food. I really miss Thai food. Anyhow I like the food at dinning hall. There are many kinds of food to choose. I love fruit, especially berries, yogurt, fish sometimes, and chinese food. I love eating many kinds of food but each a little. Although I eat a little compared to Americans, I eat a lot compared to my size. ^_^ Mentioned to Americans, I have no wonder why many of them are fat and paunchy – lots of carbo-consumption plus soda. Anyway, the second different thing is Americans' ways of life. People here are often in hurry, even eating, they are eating while walking or working in front of the screen. I think it will be better if they have some spare time to enjoy slow dance. However, people here are always on time. I really like it. I don't like being late and I'm rarely late. I believe that being punctual is a quality of a good man. Everyone has equal time a day, 24 hours. If ones are late, they do not only waste their own time but also do waste others'.

      There were many places in Philly I had visited and many more I'd love to visit. I love taking Photos. There are many beautiful places in Philly to shoot them through lenses. I also like to shoot the ways of lifestyle here. But it seems rather hard because many feel worried about what I will do about their photos. Sometimes, I have to ask for their permission but the photos I'll have got will not be natural. Y_Y

Last but not least, I am happy to be here. I've got lots of friends from many countries around the world. I've shared idea with them both in and outside class. As an English major student, having a chance to learn English in an English speaking country. I will have a social marketing which I can do it in real when I go back. Now I do miss Thailand. But after I go back, I surely do miss Philly and everyone here.