After preparing for a couple days before all the students arrived, the South Asian students presented on their cultures for the international students. You can read more here, and see a few student interviews here, beginning with Olga!
Monica
Mohammad
Rohini
Kultwisiso
Shilpi
Today we had a whole mission to get to the Taj Mahal. It was worth it though! We had a great exhausting experience . I struggled with my family together . And yet we had a good time matter what . We had to wake up 6am in the morning to get to the bus and it was a 3 hour drive. But it was a fun drive! And when we finally got to the Taj Mahal. We was explained its history behind Taj Mahal and why it’s there . I didn’t know it was going to be very very very hot. We had to go through all types of lines and it was very crowded. About 20,000 people show up everyday at the Taj Mahal. When we got inside the Taj Mahal. We took many pictures we took the time to observe something like that that took 22 years to build . It was very beautiful. I am very happy that I have seen the Taj Mahal in person. It was the best experience I had but yet the worst because of the heat .
Two days before the end, a long day that ends … what should we say … already or finally? This is not the problem, what we really need to know is whether to endure the heat, the sweat, the sun was worth it. I can not speak for everyone, but for me, yes, I have lived one of the happiest days of my life because I have taken a step towards my dream of seeing the seven wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal … I dreamed of this day for so long … and here it is done .. it was not exactly like in my dreams .. it was much better … thank you to all who made this dream an unforgettable memory.
Sunday Morning , July 21. We have 2 days left together and it feels like I’m about to leave my family. It’s crazy how much people can make a huge impact on you and teach you so much in just a little amount of time! I’ve met some awesome people this month and I hope we can still continue our friendships. I’m kind of sad thinking about the departure because I know it will cause lots of tears. Honestly, I don’t want to leave. It’s so different from the U.S. and that’s what I love. The only way to make this sad moment better is to embrace it. We are on our way to the Taj Mahal to make more memories. Departure isn’t here yet so we’re all striving to have our best last moments together.
This trip has taught me so much. I know for a fact I’m not the same Queen that I was from the first day I arrived here and that’s a good thing. To all the leaders you did amazing! All the sessions were very inspirational. There’s opportunities you just can’t pass up on and this trip was one of those! I’ll miss everyone so much. A bunch of random, diverse personalities in one group for a month? Best experience ever? I’ll definitely be reminiscing on the airplane! Moments like these don’t last so I will cherish them forever.
