Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #4: Camping Donner Lake ’13

It has been four days of camping and being out in the nature with almost none technological devices and having contact with people, maintaining real face-to-face conversations, and living a simple life. First of all, I have to thank Kevin and Siew Choo, who run the International House in San Francisco, for organizing and preparing the … Continue reading Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #4: Camping Donner Lake ’13 →

Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #2: Running, Rock Climbing, and Surprises!

It's been a long time since I have woken up so early in the morning to go for a run; however, running with my running group – Run 365 – and seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new friends make everything relatively easier. Running and hitting a mile after another mile is much more … Continue reading Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #2: Running, Rock Climbing, and Surprises! →

Support My New Adventure

Hi everybody reading! I have created a GoFundMe fundraiser website so that friends, families and even strangers and acquaintances can help me cover part of my international tuition fee, housing & meals, college supplies, and health care insurance during my study abroad experience in Hong Kong. I really appreciate every effort and fund you make … Continue reading Support My New Adventure →

Getting Personal: Is It Just Me?

Is it just me? Probably not, probably yes. Ever since the college semester ended up in late May, I've been waiting and wanting to travel and start my study abroad program in Hong Kong. I wonder whether that feeling is similar in every student who got into their respective study abroad programs... or is it … Continue reading Getting Personal: Is It Just Me? →