Blog 11 (16/07/2016)
Sunrise; they say it represents a
new beginning.
Let us tell you who we are.
Once upon a time (2 weeks ago),
42 St Paul’s students boarded a plane to San Francisco. We are 5 of them.
5 students, unsure of what time
it was, unsure of what was ahead of them, unsure of who they were.
2 weeks later, 2/3 of the
questions were fully answered. The other one was … half answered. But for 15
year olds, that was a head start.
2 weeks ago, we arrived at the
San Francisco airport at about 12 noon. 1st
question answered.
Over the course of 2 weeks, we
experienced productive and motivating lessons rich in information we’re irresolute
in. We took part in recreational activities that helped the awkward and the shy
improve their socializing skills, and helped the extroverts learn how to use
their confidence to their full potential.
Not to mention, our sleeping
habits were also forced to improve for the stressed, who used to sleep at 4am
back in Hong Kong. 2nd question answered.
After a 2 HOUR car ride to the
beach, our sadness and nostalgia was forgotten for a while. A game of football was played to help us
engage with chaperones and counselors. Even though our group had mixed views
about the beach, we all ended up covered in sand, soaked in sea water, and
embraced by the glow in our hearts.
And when we went for our last
Sign Out, realization hit us like a bus: we were leaving Stanford. Forever.
Each student came to this trip
for different reasons. Some wanted to be smarter (Stanford IS one of the top
schools in the world after all). Some wanted to search for a new adventure.
Some just wanted to escape from their pressurized lives.
We spent these 2 weeks with
independence. There was nothing in our way, and we were in charge of our own
paths in these golden days. We were ourselves.
Through diverse and remarkable
activities, passions were discovered and pursued (in a short-term). Each and
every day, characteristics were exposed and distinguished, and don’t forget: it
happened in 2 weeks.
But we still had a long way to
go, and this trip will forever be remembered as a dear, cherished memory,
enclosed in our mind palaces forever. 3rd
question, half answered.
Tonight, we will beg the serene moon
to never fall, and the sun to never rise, so we can stay here for eternity.
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