How it is to be a vietnamese trainee in Brasov

My name is Dooriyah. I come from Vietnam where there are so many different cultural aspects with Romania. But that is one of the most important reasons why I choose to come in Exchange in Romania. I really wanted to experience cultural shock, then adapt to a foreign culture, and learn new things about it.

I still remember the cultural shock I had here. It was an awful moment that I firstly believed that I could not handle. However, my determination to learn and experience new thing helped me overcome it. It was really hard but when I could do it, I have the feeling that ‘nothing is impossible’. More importantly, I could find out so many beautiful things that I may have not seen before. My life after that changed completely. I fell in love with almost any one I had chance to talk with during my two months in Romania. I had opportunities to do things that I cannot do right now (when I am back home).

Imagine that there were always two chains of thought came over my mind when I was in Romania. One always told me to stop, to keep me consistently with who I used to be, the other pushed me to change, to try new things so that I could experience things that I may not ever dream about. When the latter won, that moment was amazing. I felt brain-washed as I discovered new beauties. In my opinion, Romanian culture is great. If you want to discover yourself by that way, come to Romania for an Exchange.

So when you go to Romania, “where” would be your first choice? I love to vote both hands for Brasov, my lovely city. Since my first day in Brasov, I asked every one about where they love to live most in Romania; all of them answered ‘Brasov’. It was an exciting astonishment. I got to know the reasons later on.

The truth is that this city is lovely not only by its wonderful landscape and weather but also its people. I cannot deny that I fell in love with Brasov itself, and Brasov AIESECers, of course. If you want to make real friends who you will keep in touch for a lifetime, then go to Brasov. I really appreciate the kindness and warmth they gave us, international trainees. They looked after us carefully by listing out any possible activities for us to enjoy during our time there. They encouraged us to join other seminars or cultural events. They listened to our problem and assisted us every time we needed. In addition, they are truly my friends now. Indeed, I can mention names of those who I really love to hang out with but I think there will be no need to do that as I love everyone. I really regretted at the end when I had to leave Brasov that I did not take every chance to be able to talk to each of them and make friends with them. As I could not describe how I felt about them the day I left Brasov. It has become my unforgettable city. And I really hope I can return there one day.

About Brasov high school students, there were two words I could tell about them. They were very smart and enthusiastic. They loved to hear us delivering the training. Some of them liked to make jokes with international trainees. The moment I had with my students also became my significant memory during my Exchange. I taught them and I also learnt from them. In the closing gala for this project, I was really impressed by those activities they made for us. I wanted to thank them from the deepest of my heart for all the things they helped us and shared with us. I hope my students will keep learning and enjoy their life. I happily believe that they will become Brasov AIESECers in the near future.

Wow, that’s a lot to think about whenever you want to make any decision. But I just want to tell you that “if you try, perhaps you will fail, but you at least learn something from it, rather than if you do not try at all, and then you realize that you learn nothing but the regret”. So what are you waiting for? Your future is in your hands. The Exchange to Brasov has changed my lifestyle, what’s about you guys?

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