My experiences in Singapore for the last five months
Five months ago, I left my parents and flew to Singapore with my dream. Time flies. Thousands of things have happened during these five months. As a foreign student lived in a new country, I generally got used to the life here. Honestly and proudly, I can say that I live here happily. I have learnt to appreciate and enjoy the life style here.
First of all, I feel safe living in Singapore. Singapore’s law and security are famous all over the world. I have heard that before I came here. In the past few years, I was always being afraid of thieves and robbers in my city, Zhuhai. Living in the Nanyang Girls’ Boarding School, there is no need for me to worry about this now. The guards here are responsible. I believe that they will do their best to ensure our safety. Safety always comes first. Living safely in Singapore, I feel happy and comfortable.
Secondly, there are many different languages here. Luckily, I have got used to the situation now. It is common to hear English, Mandarin, Malay and Indonesian. Some dialects used in southern China are also popular among the olds here. The most important thing is that I found my English improve a lot. I have got used to the life which I have expected for many years that everything is in English. As English is an official language all over the world, I will keep on studying it.
Thirdly, it took a long period of time for me to get used to the prices of things here. At first I felt that things here were very expensive since they were paid by Singapore dollars. During the first month, I would multiply the prices of the things by five before I bought them. This was to make myself aware of the price in RMB. Now the situation gets better. Though the things are still expensive, I can be used to this and sometimes buy some snakes to make myself happy. I think get used to the money in Singapore is a meaningful step for getting used to the life here.
Fourthly, I have great interest in the multiply culture here. No matter eastern or western, white or yellow, people can get together harmoniously. When I walk along Ochard Road, I can see different races people talk and laugh together. Sometimes I can even hear Japanese or Korean. In my opinion, Singapore is like a national family that people from different places in the world can make friends with each other here.
Fifthly, I have learnt much about religions since I came here. Since religions are not very openly encouraged in China, I had just heard Muslim, Christianity or Catholicism before. However, during the last five months, I have seen a lot of Muslims. I have even been to a Christian church and listened to a clergyman’s talk. I find these experiences are memorable and I would like to share them with my parents and friends when I come back to China. I am proud to say that every religion is respected in Singapore.
In conclusion, I think Singapore is a wonderful country for me to live and study. My life here is both leisurely and stressful. Everyday is meaning. Living in Singapore, I can see the whole world.
