Happy October everyone! This blog takes place in the beginning of October so I'll be talking a little bit about recent activities (ironic that I'm making this blog at the end of October).
So far I've adjusted well to being here, at this point I am not as home sick as I was a week or two ago thanks to some great friends I've made here. I can tell you now that people have been asking if I will come back, and I definitely will! Recently there was a photography event at VCUQ, a photographer sponsored by (or working for) Canon came to the school. He told us all about how to take nice architectural photos properly and professionally. Not only that but also what type of camera equipment is best and how different lenses work...Even though I'm an interior design major, yes it's true, we use EVERY medium including photography! He not only showed us AMAZING interior/exterior photos but because he's in the business he travels all the time. The nice thing about VCUQ is that they have twice the amount of local or international artists come to the university. Recently there's also been a Japanese artist who makes kites from printmaking techniques. When I'm not doing work I love playing volleyball with my friends. Recently we had the end-of-the-year tournament and I was decent enough to play! It's nice to get out of VCUQ and my residence hall which is why I knew it'd be perfect to play volleyball. Unfortunately football (soccer) won't be until next semester. Makes sense since it's so hot right now. One regret I have is not coming in the spring not only because of the weather but I heard there are more Education City events happening as well. A food festival, a dance, VCUQ's desi night, so many things!! The main reason why I came now is because I am able to come to Richmond right after and see everyone again. I am glad I came now because of that instead of going straight into summer. Of course I miss everyone back in the states but at this point I'm trying to experience as much as I can here. So far I've met so many people and the Arabic slang is so fun to learn. Some common ones include" "Yallah", "Yanni", "Wallah", "Mashallah", "Inshallah", those last two incorporate God, such as "God bless" or "If God allows" sort of phrases. One other cool thing since I've been here, unlike in the states, a lot of people here think I am Filipino. I realized I have more Filipino features than I thought and it is strange because I've never been asked that until now. Crazy how the change in region can change the way people perceive different nationalities. And the cool thing is there are SO many different nationalities here. Hope my blogs are still exciting for you! I JUST posted some new Education City photos so check those out!! Salam! Peace! ~Margarita
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