As a student somewhere in the world, you hear from time to time that studying in the US is one of the most exciting and challenging educational experiences one can get. And to be honest, as a student of non- US university, I very often took that with a pinch of salt. Living in a foreign country, working in multi-national groups, cultural shock, homesickness, highest standards of academia- yeah…been there, done that- even without crossing the Atlantic. And being little older from my current fellow students , I thought little could come as a surprise. Until today. The first orientation day for international students. The very thick-skinned and distanced me have to admit that it was a blast!
I felt embraced and cuddled by the warm welcome from Office of International Program staff. Rachel and Mari really made me feel as part of Georgetown family. I was laughing to tears while trying to follow the quick pace (literally!) and sense of humor of Dr. Anthony Arend (Professor of Government and Foreign Service) during his speech on the American classroom environment. And finally, I was enchanted, when I got lost in the campus and found myself in welcoming court yard of my very own GPPI Department.
Now, when I am in the middle of it, I think that this degree is an undertaking, the size of which didn’t realize before coming here. And maybe if I had realized it back in Poland, I would have never come. Yes, it is challenging, yes I feel homesick every minute, yes I feel lost in all the regulations, obligations and other….ations I need to follow. But thanks to today’s orientation, the energy flow between the Staff, the Ambassadors and Students I am sure we will make it.
HOYA SAXA!
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