I never knew how heartbreaking it could be to leave a place. I have never had to do it. It's more than just a place though. It's the people. It's the language. I have become accustomed to the pace of life here; of the cultural communication patterns. I have grown familiar with the language, because even though I don't speak Hindi, I can understand about 50% of what is said to me. I have picked up speech patterns and non-verbal communication cues. I have learned about the history and the geography, and I now understand more about the political and social issues that are in discussion currently. I have made friends here, and I feel at home. I feel comfortable and welcomed. I don't want to leave.
Being here has made me appreciate the infrastructure we have in the US. Electricity, pluming, sewage, garbage, mail, roadways, legislative processes, and implementation of laws.... good job America... However... traffic... Americans need to learn how to drive more attentively. And work-ethic... Americans could work harder and complain less about work conditions and poor wages (in comparisson).... Pharmaceutics and surgical practices.... slow down on pharmaceuticals and surgery, and take care of your body instead of listening to a doctor who will tell you that you need to go through a bunch of stuff that will make you even more sick... Immigration... seriously... we have enough room and infrastructure to take on a few more people... we should relax on a few things... I am the product of immigrants, and wouldn't exist if my immigrant ancestors were denied entry.
So yeah... I'll probably have more to say when I get back state-side... for now... I couldn't have asked for a better adventure/learning experience. I am SO blessed!!
Being here has made me appreciate the infrastructure we have in the US. Electricity, pluming, sewage, garbage, mail, roadways, legislative processes, and implementation of laws.... good job America... However... traffic... Americans need to learn how to drive more attentively. And work-ethic... Americans could work harder and complain less about work conditions and poor wages (in comparisson).... Pharmaceutics and surgical practices.... slow down on pharmaceuticals and surgery, and take care of your body instead of listening to a doctor who will tell you that you need to go through a bunch of stuff that will make you even more sick... Immigration... seriously... we have enough room and infrastructure to take on a few more people... we should relax on a few things... I am the product of immigrants, and wouldn't exist if my immigrant ancestors were denied entry.
So yeah... I'll probably have more to say when I get back state-side... for now... I couldn't have asked for a better adventure/learning experience. I am SO blessed!!
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