Life At Emory
Here at Emory my days feel at times monotonous. I try to vary for the most part what I do, by attending different events, working out or hanging with friends. But it’s all so different. The food is nothing like the one we had back home, but I’m working my way around it by adding my own seasoning (salt and other available spices). My usual routine becomes one of attending classes and studying, but I have been dealing with this routine by enjoying various activities that Emory offers as outlets to concentrate my energy on. I have joined the photography club (Photography is a huge passion of mine), I like to help the RA and the staff with events, I workout to get distracted and mostly I enjoy being with friends to pass the time (mostly with Hispanics friends, being able to talk in Spanish makes me feel more relaxed and at home). On the other hand, I can’t help and feel that sometimes it appears that I live in a type of bubble, where I’m constrained, occasionally to feel better when leaving the campus to Atlanta and visiting my brother at Georgia Tech, going out for a run on Lullwater Park, among other things. Even though most people are very happy and occupied with their daily routines, I have been impressed by their willingness to help and hear a person out, which is something that has helped me tremendously. I’m making the effort to try and feel as these people feel when talking proudly about their school and knowing that they have made the right choice. I struggle to find my own daily beat, but for now I’m doing my best to acknowledge that this school will provide me with a better future. Little by little I find places that intrigue me, places where I can relax and think and at times I find myself meeting people who face a similar situation who will make me realizes that I’m not alone. Although, culture here is very different and it’s hard to get accustomed to the beat, I believe with a little more effort and support from my friends, family and beloved girlfriend I will be able to appreciate the great place I am in. For the time being, I plan on giving this school all that I have: my creativity, my culture and my dedication.