Blog entry 2

Educational Culture Shock

I have observed people around me; they all came from different cultural backgrounds each with a unique tradition which was reflected on their life style. Of course, being in a higher education institution means that there are many students who are much older than me, which I believe contributes greatly in forming a diverse community with all kind of interesting things going on.

The academic life in university is completely different to what I experienced in college and school. Lessons were told differently with lectures separating with classes and all other different sessions. It is completely up to me as to whether I wanted to prepare for my future or prepare to fail as all responsibility is on me, there’s nobody to rely on but myself. However, this can be a valuable opportunity for me to gain personal learning skills and independence.

A lot of people asked me why not just going to a university in London and live at home. Well I see things differently. Coming here is not only because of the course I wanted to do and its reputation in the University of Essex but also, most importantly I wanted to be independent and do not wish parents to help me out whenever I need it. Eventually we will set sail to the cruel reality out there and we can’t expect parents to help forever and I believe that this is a process everyone has to get through in their life.