1. Touchdown in a New World Stepping off the plane in New York City felt like entering another universe. I had come to the United States for a short academic exchange, my mind full of lectures, museums, and skyscrapers. On my second day, while wandering through the bustling streets of Manhattan, I spotted a colorful […]
1. First Flight, First Impressions It was my first time leaving my home country. The destination? The United States. I had come to New York City for a semester-long exchange program. Excitement and nervousness battled in my chest as I wandered the city’s iconic streets. Times Square, yellow cabs, and street vendors—it felt like stepping […]