Day 17 has come about.

Hello People, It's Alice here to post an entry for the DID Group blog.

It’s already the Day 17 over in Dalian, How is people in Dalian feeling? Having some sort of mixed feelings or something. Or is anyone missing their families and friends in Singapore already? Is everyone coping well with everything here-from food, weather, environment, people, hostel, school and more? Well for me I am getting quite used to the life over in Dalian already, maybe because somehow the stress level in Dalian is lesser as everything is convenient and makes everything accessible easily. Everything seems so near together, living in the hostel definitely makes a great different as living outside of school. At least one would know they will never be late for school and that they would be able to sleep until dawn before heading up and about for school (as the studio is only 8-10minutes walk from the hostel). Everybody is also living very close to each other, everyone on the same particular block which is very near to the library as well. When one would need project discussion, having dinner together, chat together and everything, it has gotten everyone so convenient in a way of living. Where friends lives merely a few steps away from you.


The living environment is great for sleeping, working, living and more. How could anyone asked for something more when it’s already a lot out there. Another thing about living in the hostel is that no crowed MRT or buses in the morning ( yea), no long travelling time ( which leads to time wastage and stuff), no late dinner ( image having to reached home after one hour plus) where in Dalian, one gets food within minutes perhaps. Also no heavy stuff to be carried from place to place for school every day, I mean even if its heavy, it’s only a 10 minutes’ walk( how heavy could one gets).

At least, for now my home-sick level is doing alright, from day 1-17, I guess I have merely talk to my family maybe less than 10 times? Only through the programme call Skype, other than that is merely msn-ing with my sister and that’s about it.

Every week we would have a similar routine of having

Monday – class in the morning. Lunch. GEMS

Tuesday – Class from 9am until 6pm.

Wednesday - Class from 9am until 6pm.

Thursday – Class. Lunch and 1-2pm would be a half-day touring trip around Dalian to better understand the culture and everything around the city.

Friday – Touring for the whole day


Saturday – Depends on individual. But for my group of friends, we will head out with our Dalian Buddies like shopping and more.

Sunday – Become a hostel-stay-in-students. Where projecting stills continues.

I guess by the end of the Dalian study trip, everyone would have gotten more independent or two. Where everything is done by ourselves, with no mummy, no maid or whoever that would be helping us at home. I am getting so used to getting everything in place for myself. From Laundry, daily food supplies, living-hood, money management, cooking, eating out and so much more. In fact I love such independent live, that’s one or the reason why I have chosen to come over for overseas study trip and not be in Singapore, somehow it helps in making me think and ponders over several things that people would be making several mistakes on. I have learnt something precious and close to heart which could never be removed in a way or two.

It’s an experience where one would take it with him or her along the way in their lives.
The remaining 1 month or so is still there for more exploration in Dalian, in oneself, in one’s thinking, in one’s feelings, emotions and more ahead.

If anyone is feeling home-sicked or anything. Don’t be. I guess each and everyone’s family would love to see us doing great in terms of everything in Dalian. Being several miles around from home, guess both parties misses each other. However such experiences only gets once or never. Cherished it perhaps.

May everyone be doing great for the remaining days. Take care woo! =D

Take care and till then.