Bloggering:

As a successful applicant for this amazing award, I thought I ought to blog it. Just to clarify, by no means is this official, nor should it act like a "success guide" for future applicants. It is simply a personal account of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. For more official information, check out the US-UK Fulbright website, where you'll also find my own bio. However, if you've stumbled across this blog, and are hoping to apply yourself, or just simply have questions, I'd be more than happy to find you the answers. Just bear in mind, my account is not the be all and end all of the Fulbright Summer. I do hope I don't put anyone off - I would urge you all to apply (provided you're eligible of course!) as it no doubt will be a life-changing experience. Lastly, to my friends in the UK, I will miss you all so terribly! Enjoy your Summer, stay safe, and get some well deserved rest. Take care, Cheng x

13 July 2010

Class

First day of class - 'typical' American classrooms, learning very American topics. It was pretty comparable to the first day of A levels: information bombardment. Lots to read, lots to think about, but I guess that's what we're here for. Education, education, education, oh wise Mr Blair.
Oh, super heavy rain today. That was just great. Wet clothes + air conditioning = super duper cold.
The reception in the afternoon was great though. Talked to some really interesting people in a really cool hall. It's really inspiring to hear about all the great things that people have accomplished in their lives, and how the core idea behind it all for everyone is to seize all the given opportunities and do what you want.
It's been a great day. It so doesn't feel like it's only been two days though. I've spoken to so many people, seen so many new places, and learnt so many new things - it really is quite amazing how much one can do in just 48 hours if you really try hard. Back in the UK, it is very possible for me to procrastinate for a full 48 hours and literally get nothing done.

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