It has been a couple of weeks since I moved into Ames, Iowa.
My Ph.D. life is really coming, it will be officially around next Monday.
Originally, I applied for Master's program because it is a pretty much normal case in Korea and was not confident in pursuing a Ph.D. program due to a merely partial match of undergrad foundations with the course. After a phone interview with two faculty members asking "Would you be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. course?", I am here. How could I have said "No" on the question back then?
How do I like here so far?
Phenomenal!
Experiencing all sorts of culture shocks, such as me being re-sorted into a small people category and 7% taxes on a lot of stuff, and the lack of my English skills are swamping over me every single second. I am not going to rant about the second one this time. I totally expected it to happen, and time, diligent practice, and socializing will bring my current level up to a way higher level I can't even imagine.
The reason I came back here is to just keep track of my thoughts and leave some memos of lessons I've learned on a certain day.
Today, I think I had a rough day. Not just today, even yesterday.
For two days in a row, I have been so frustrated to myself that its hard to catch up with other American grad students casual talks and follow a series of equipment training.
Tonight, I watched a video called Commencement Speech by Steve Jobs in 2005.
"Do what truly interests you. The only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did."
"Don't lose faith, even though life could be harsh on you sometimes "
It is even before class starts. But after facing some frustrating moments at school, all my confidence and faith seem to be fading. Well, maybe those things HAVE NEVER EXISTED. Maybe I just pretended.
During this weekend, the last one before class starts, I need to think about what he said and try to define what I expect from this program and after that.
My Ph.D. life is really coming, it will be officially around next Monday.
Originally, I applied for Master's program because it is a pretty much normal case in Korea and was not confident in pursuing a Ph.D. program due to a merely partial match of undergrad foundations with the course. After a phone interview with two faculty members asking "Would you be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. course?", I am here. How could I have said "No" on the question back then?
How do I like here so far?
Phenomenal!
Experiencing all sorts of culture shocks, such as me being re-sorted into a small people category and 7% taxes on a lot of stuff, and the lack of my English skills are swamping over me every single second. I am not going to rant about the second one this time. I totally expected it to happen, and time, diligent practice, and socializing will bring my current level up to a way higher level I can't even imagine.
The reason I came back here is to just keep track of my thoughts and leave some memos of lessons I've learned on a certain day.
Today, I think I had a rough day. Not just today, even yesterday.
For two days in a row, I have been so frustrated to myself that its hard to catch up with other American grad students casual talks and follow a series of equipment training.
Tonight, I watched a video called Commencement Speech by Steve Jobs in 2005.
"Do what truly interests you. The only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did."
"Don't lose faith, even though life could be harsh on you sometimes "
It is even before class starts. But after facing some frustrating moments at school, all my confidence and faith seem to be fading. Well, maybe those things HAVE NEVER EXISTED. Maybe I just pretended.
During this weekend, the last one before class starts, I need to think about what he said and try to define what I expect from this program and after that.
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