Retrospect
Since it is almost the end of my third year in college, and since I jsut read some meaningful LJ entries, I guess this is a good time to look back on what I have accomplished throughout my years in college.
Unlike most people, I really don't think that I have grown too much over the years. Even though I have probably travelled more that anyone in my inner circle of friends, my EAP experience didn't really help me grow intellectually. While the time abroad certainly taught me a lot in terms of tolerance, adaptation, and culture. I feel that I didn't become more independent. Instead, by living in a more affectionate, a more communal culture, I think I have actually became more dependent even though I highly value individualism.
I probably don't know enough to make this statement, but from the little exposure I had to "Friends," I really hope that interpersonal relationships can be static like what it was in the show. Although you may be thinking "that is only a TV show," and I am fully aware of that, I nevertheless hope that we can have a world like that. Well, back to the real world. I get jealous and even envious to see how people around me change significanly over the years. Due to different factors (ie: upbringing, beliefs, personality), I am unable to change my personality or attitude even though I want change. It's kind of a paradox, I guess...
Unlike most people, I really don't think that I have grown too much over the years. Even though I have probably travelled more that anyone in my inner circle of friends, my EAP experience didn't really help me grow intellectually. While the time abroad certainly taught me a lot in terms of tolerance, adaptation, and culture. I feel that I didn't become more independent. Instead, by living in a more affectionate, a more communal culture, I think I have actually became more dependent even though I highly value individualism.
I probably don't know enough to make this statement, but from the little exposure I had to "Friends," I really hope that interpersonal relationships can be static like what it was in the show. Although you may be thinking "that is only a TV show," and I am fully aware of that, I nevertheless hope that we can have a world like that. Well, back to the real world. I get jealous and even envious to see how people around me change significanly over the years. Due to different factors (ie: upbringing, beliefs, personality), I am unable to change my personality or attitude even though I want change. It's kind of a paradox, I guess...