For a person in his fifties, who wants to study abroad like a young person, except for the embarrassment about face, other emotions are still the same, mixed with nervousness and excitement, imagining After arriving in a strange city, I started to feel timid about my hometown.
My first choice after graduating from college was to be a reporter, but I didn’t have the qualifications to be a reporter at that time, so I fell into public relations along the way. I had many contacts with reporters, and I understood the pressure and daily routine of reporters. two. But I didn’t expect that because I started writing, and as a columnist and blogger, I would have the opportunity to be invited by EF (Education First) to study in London for half a month. I would have the opportunity to fulfill my dream of being a journalist, participate in corporate forums, and Writing about my experience of studying abroad, I feel happy beyond words.
This also proves my philosophy of life. There are surprises everywhere in life, as long as you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and change yourself. I thought to myself, this is another time to do something I have never done before, and the best thing is that I can complete my dream list again. It has been more than 20 years since I studied abroad when I was young. In those days, almost everyone studied abroad to obtain a degree, and there were very few short-term study tour plans. Therefore, being able to experience the study tour life of modern young people in middle age can be regarded as the first experience.
Before setting off, I was originally worried about being alone and unfamiliar with the place. What if I got lost or something unexpected happened. But once you actually arrive, you have to face the challenges of a strange environment. Everything is just a plan that can't keep up with changes, and you don't have time to think too much, so you just solve things one by one. So being bold and careful is a necessary practice. Boldness allows you to speak up, interact with others, and try different things, and carefulness allows you to avoid danger.
In the past, most of my travels were business trips. The purpose was clear, and the itinerary, accommodation, and transportation were all well arranged by the company. There were local people to attend and entertain me, so I didn’t need to worry much. But this is the first adventure of learning in a strange new city. Everything that happens has to be handled by myself. This is really a good trial for a person who has been a boss for a long time. I can finally better understand the mixed feelings of my daughter going abroad to study alone for the first time.
Many things that we have never experienced will have unlimited imagination at first, and then we scare ourselves, but in fact many things may not happen as we think, but they do happen that we did not expect. After a bunch of baskets, I finally came to an idea. As long as I am traveling, once I am almost prepared in advance, it is enough to take the courage and curiosity. I will take the first step of adventure as soon as I step out of the house, and I will not look forward to it. There must be different sexual situations. Interesting and unforgettable things in life are unexpected. Just greet them with a relaxed mood. Others can only be adapted to the situation.
For example, if your luggage is lost, the person who is supposed to pick you up at the airport does not show up, and there is no phone number to contact, or you are lost, and you don’t know where you are, with no one to share with you, the lonely dilemma is all traveling alone. situation that will occur. Therefore, during the adjustment period of study tour, anything can happen. The best way is to ask without shame. As long as you ask, someone will help. Therefore, "If you don't understand, just ask" is the best strategy to save yourself from guessing and thinking. , a waste of time.
What I fear most is shyness. I am afraid that my English is not good and I dare not speak, which will cause great psychological pressure and prevent me from enjoying my study tour life. It is better to go out and speak up. Anyway, there is no loss. Practice English and you can make friends and speak up. In addition to the gesticulation, everyone seems to understand. Most of my classes are European students, and I find that they dare to speak. This is what communication is all about. If you speak, you will understand. The more you practice, the more courage you get.
My classmates come from all over the world and have all kinds of accents. It is also a fun learning to adapt to the accents of different countries and slowly guess where they are from. I find that the more relaxed you are, the more unexpected fun you can have.