Now we’re back on campus for a while, and lots of Tanzanians have moved in. We still don’t have roommates, but we’ve moved out of our old rooms, so right now I’m living by myself until my roommate gets here. And no, I don’t have any idea who I will be living with, and I won’t know until she shows up one day with all of her stuff.
It’s so crazy coming back to the same place and having it feel so different. Before we left, I felt like I knew what to expect everyday, but now I feel out of place again. There are two more giant cafeterias open which weren’t open before, and there are just so many people. It reminds me of the first day that all of the upperclassmen moved in when I was a freshman because I haven’t quite figured everything out yet, but it’s old news to them.
In addition, I’m much more aware of the fact that I’m a minority because the white people’s percentages just plummeted in that one week. As I mentioned before, I had never been bothered by the fact that I was a minority in Dar before, but the first day back here was a little disconcerting. It’s just because instead of having 20 people stare at you over the course of your walk to lunch, now it’s like 60, 70, 80… I’m just really anxious for classes to start so that I can feel like more of a normal student because right now I am still the freshman who’s never been in a college class; I won’t feel legitimate until I am in class.
2 comments:
Wow, you have been busy! Does the time seem to be going by quickly? Roommate yet? I'll be eager to hear how the college experience there differs from back home. Keep the updates coming. Miss you! XOXO ~ Jess
hey I just caught up on your September stuff. Sorry I got a little busy. It sounds like you had an awesome adventure. I am glad you are being safe. What classes are you taking? I miss you, Jake.
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