Week 2 of School

In Comparative Political systems, we had a lecture. I like the professor. He speaks good English and has a good perspective on the content he is teaching. Of course, I am the only American in the class so I get called on often. I guess that takes care of my 10% participation grade. The lecture always ends early so I have some downtime to lounge on the couches in the international college building. The second class on Tuesday's is Theories of Democracy. The professor is awesome. We call him "Dr. Charlie" because we can't say his name. Again, I'm the only American and I get called on for my views and the perspective from my country. So, I can again assure my participation grade. We have the entire month of February off from that class as Dr. Charlie is going to India for a seminar. $$$.

Wednesday begins with Introduction to Thai. My Thai name is Chetah (unsure of spelling). It means brother. I can dig that. The professor is really enthusiastic but 2.5 hours is a long time to sit in a class. Thai is a tonal language, English is not. I am also tone deaf. It will be an interesting experience. The final class of my week is Public Policy Analysis. It is a very interesting class. The professor is young and very well read in the field of Public Policy (He has his PhD in the field from Syracuse).

The struggle this week was being sick. I somehow caught a cold and being away from home while sick is so much worse. It's been 4 days and I am finally beginning to feel better. I regret the day that I become violently ill with food poisoning or something of the sort. It is inevitable. All the students I have talked with have gone through it at least once. Maybe I will be fortunate…

One of the girls gave me peanut butter on bread.
It was a nice change from Thai food.
Tastes like home…

View from my college building (14th floor)

Exposed wires are common here.
If you aren't careful you could get a good shock.