I stepped out of the train with an unfamiliar feeling in my stomach. It was 9:35 on a Monday morning and the train had very efficiently covered up for its 30 minute delay and arrived smoothly on time on the platform.
My dad and i boarded an auto and set out for the University. The wind was blowing hard that day (which I now know is a daily affair here) and the air still smelt faintly of the rain from earlier that morning. I was loving every second of the ride. excitement pulsing through my veins. In my attempt to get familiar with my soon-to-be residential city i tried reading the boards written in the regional language. i could make out about 65% of it, a number i am proud to say has swiftly increased to 80% in just one week. it was a 30 minute ride to the University, most of which was spent on a mental debate on whether the locals here had a penchant for violating traffic rules or whether it was the rules that didn't require them to drive in lanes or wear helmets.
Anyway, when the auto pulled in the side road that led to the University my head was swarming with thoughts of anticipation. How would the teachers be? How will the food taste? Where will i study? Who will be my room-mate? Will she be clean and cooperative? and most importantly - was that acceptance call genuine or just some random prank?
I soon caught sight of the University and my jaw dropped. It was the most magnificent bulding i had ever laid eyes upon!
My dad and i boarded an auto and set out for the University. The wind was blowing hard that day (which I now know is a daily affair here) and the air still smelt faintly of the rain from earlier that morning. I was loving every second of the ride. excitement pulsing through my veins. In my attempt to get familiar with my soon-to-be residential city i tried reading the boards written in the regional language. i could make out about 65% of it, a number i am proud to say has swiftly increased to 80% in just one week. it was a 30 minute ride to the University, most of which was spent on a mental debate on whether the locals here had a penchant for violating traffic rules or whether it was the rules that didn't require them to drive in lanes or wear helmets.
Anyway, when the auto pulled in the side road that led to the University my head was swarming with thoughts of anticipation. How would the teachers be? How will the food taste? Where will i study? Who will be my room-mate? Will she be clean and cooperative? and most importantly - was that acceptance call genuine or just some random prank?
I soon caught sight of the University and my jaw dropped. It was the most magnificent bulding i had ever laid eyes upon!
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