As I have mentioned in my previous blog, my father made the decision for me to come to New Zealand. when I told them to my friends, they were shocked and you can see the disbeliefs in their eyes. At first, they thought I was lying. but, I couldn't be bothered convincing them because time will tell. Many of my friends would ring my parents or my siblings just to make sure I wasn't joking. It was hilarious because they wouldn't believe me. I think the main reason why they wouldn't believe me is because in Malaysia, students wouldn't study abroad until they have completed high school. Finally, after my friends did some "research", they believed me.
They would bring me out for a drink or for a meal, and hang out with me in the mall! There was a surprise party held in my house and we had fun. I felt a little sad because I know I will miss all my friends here.
The next day, I boarded a flight to Singapore to Auckland and from Auckland to Christchurch. After touch down, my host family picked me up from the airport with a big board with my name on it. However, after a week in their house, I changed my homestay because I was not comfortable there.
Well, that was about 2 years ago. About Canterbury University, when I came here the first day, I remembered I was lonely and I have got no friends yet. But as the days go by, I made more friends and staff and teachers here are really helpful with my academic progression. I am now, happy to study here not only because of great friends that listen to me when I'm sad, but also great teachers who supported me along the way. Honestly, when I first started, it wasn't like what I've expected but as I go along this course, I find it that it is more than what I've expected and I never regret enrolling into this university and course!
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