Hello, everyone! I find it pretty awesome sharing my experience at Luther with you. Before coming to Luther, I had absolutely no idea of what to expect. I was a bit nervous, excited, anxious…had all the feelings you can imagine! Nonetheless, I should tell you that I found Luther to be so different from what I had expected.
When we (the new international students) arrived at Luther on Friday, we immediately reported to the diversity center. The diversity center staff welcomed us very warmly, and was very eager to help us get settled. We discussed extensively about our hometowns and cultures before going to eat at a Spanish restaurant downtown.
On Sunday, we had a fabulous picnic with the Diversity Center staff (plenty of food to eat). We also played a really cool Cameroonian game – Yankaloba. Then, that evening, the International Student Assistants took us downtown to see the cool spots in Decorah. It’s actually a beautiful small town. The people are very nice and friendly too; many of them (people we hadn't met before) even waved and smiled at us as we strolled by.
By Wednesday, after having listened to so many talks, getting lost on campus a couple of times, and having not slept well due to jet lag, I wanted the other new students to arrive. I wanted the orientation to be over. But that night, we had this really cool dance party at the Union. There was plenty of music, dancing, laughing, pictures…I had lots of fun.
After the international students’ orientation, when the other freshmen arrived, time seemed to move so quickly. Before I knew it, classes had started. My first class was Paideia. I actually like my Paideia instructor; he’s such an interesting person. He makes the class very interactive and makes us think so deeply about the text even before we realize. And all my classes so far seem to have taken the same shape. However, it won't be too long till I start wishing it was still orientation because right now, I seem to have been bombarded with tons of assignments from all my classes!
For the short period that I’ve been here, though, I’ve realized that Luther is made up of faculty and students who are determined to make things work. The members of staff and students are ever so nice and approachable. They want to know you and your culture, and offer help anytime you need it. So, I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to handle all my school work, with all the support I have on campus.
Well...I guess that's it. Next week, I’m going to form a soccer team for the intramural soccer tournament on the 14th. I’m also going to try out for drums for a jazz band on campus . I’ll brief you on the exciting outcomes of these events and more the next time you read my blog. Until then…Have fun!
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