What’s more saddening than knowing that your alma mater’s name is no longer the same since you graduated?
Having a really infamous person to change your alma mater’s name to something really stupid and then claim himself as the president of both your alma mater and the new school.
*Written in 4/19/2012*
As I returned from my trip, slowly unpacking my belongings, I was definitely fighting to keep my eyes opened. Before I fell into a deep sleep, I tried to recall all of the lessons from throughout the semester. I hope that I will remember all of it, as detailed as I can. Let me take some time to reconcile all the hardship that we had to go through before the trip to NYC.
Continue reading “SABR 2930: Model United Nations 2012 (Part 2)”
This initial rejection took a hard toll on my health. Because of the financial distress, I lost weight and sleep. Keep in mind that during my naturalization application process, I was still studying in a university, paying rent, and working part time. 2011 was the most stressful year yet. But hey you know what—I’m a tough guy. I recovered from being rejected by my peers, by a childhood crush, by boyfriends who cheated on me, by countless college admissions and job interviewers. All of those arduous experiences truly made me stronger.
I absolutely embrace the American culture and the American dream, and I can tell you that my love and admiration for the country comes a very long way.
There might have been more trips between Taiwan and America that I made. I traveled so much, and I frankly lost track, but the 4 major ones are the ones I could remember, and I’d like to share them with you.
Continue reading “My Journey to the U.S.”
I want to start a business. It’s just been something I always wanted to do since I was little. Well, I do admit, I’m not good at math or obeying rules, but I learn quick and I dream big.
Why do I want to start a business you might ask? In addition to making money and being my own boss, I like to share my artistic talents with the world.
Written in 3/17/2012
“It begins in Fall 2009, and it will end in May 2013. I am graduating in four years. I don’t care what people say.” I swore that to myself around January of 2012, when only 9 credit hours appeared on my transcript after the first year of college. FYI, it takes about 127 hours to graduate.
I had gone through some arduous times to fulfill the promise I made to myself.
*Written on 3/16/2012*
I have worked my way to college. You may wonder- how is Si-Long able to go so far into education with only a few years of speaking English Language? Let me show you the secret and tell you what actually matters.
Continue reading “What Actually Matters”
*written on 3/16/2012*
Many people ask me, “don’t you feel lonely being so far away from most of your family and support?”
“Definitely!” I always say it without a second thought.
It’s been three years since I first stepped into Augusta State University as a student. It’s been three years since I started living by myself. Oh boy, I can tell you, sometimes I feel lonely as hell.
