Day 3: October 31, 2012 - Wednesday
It’s back to reality for the Beijing boys. The sembreak has abruptly ended and we’re back inside the classroom. This time, not in those plastic blue seats and plastic furnished desks but inside a big auditorium with sofa as a chair.
It’s hard for us to accept it. Things were bound to return as they were before we left. Waking up early, attending a variety of classes, and dreading about the work we had to accomplish. It isn’t easy but it’s all going to be worth it.
Our teachers have promised us that the classes we are having are going to be something special. It isn’t going to be a sit down discussion but something rather unique. It is something more out of the box. We are the ones that have to find the answers. We are the ones who are to feed our mind’s curiosity.
Today was also our first day of Chinese classes though luckily today was just full of introductions and the getting to know you part. Typical first day class orientations; nothing out of the ordinary.
Nothing happened too much today but that most significant thing we can get out of it is the fact that we are already in Beijing. Gone were the days where things are constantly being given to us. This time, we work for them and it isn’t easy. The freedom given to us is a product of the trust of our teachers. We shall not let them down.
Beijing has yet to be explored but it’s important that we condition our minds that we are here to learn and not to have a vacation. We should be open to whatever this vibrant city has left in store for us and it is our duty and responsibility to take those and bring it back home.
Notes: Finally have internet.
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