Had my first class today. 6 hours of politics… We got some very interesting books for the class and it should be pretty interesting. Tomorrow we’re heading to a museem for some interactive learning.
I’m not going to lie, though, I had no idea what was going on for most of today during our class. I’m feeling so dumb not understanding what people are saying and forgetting words I should know. Its very frustrating.
It doesn’t help that when I asked for some clarification and help from the school I’m paying thousands of dollars to attend I get a mean and demeaning response. Its hard to be so far away and not be able to do anything about certain things, especially when it comes to money. My back is against the wall with money I don’t have and instead of getting answers to questions, I receive responses in which I feel criticized and belittled. I did so much work trying to figure out every little detail before I left and now it feels like I did NOTHING and am treated as such! Ugh I’m so frustrated. I feel like I made a mistake sometimes with studying abroad because of the timing of it all. I just feel so trapped with time and money.
This is such a pretty place, and I really want to enjoy my time here but it’s hard with so much to worry about every time I try to do something. Gosh and it’s only the 4th day!!! Haha maybe I’m over thinking things but right now I feel like crap and am really upset by the response I got from school when all I was doing was asking for a little help and understanding, but there’s nothing I can do when I’m so far away.
Sorry for the downer.
Tschüß…
That's crap! Albion needs to get their stuff together! They should be doing everything they can to help you..you make them look better...they get to add to their stats that they have students studying abroad!!!
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