In the chemistry department that I have been doing research in this summer, there is a white board that has quotes from a chemistry professor. One of my favorites says:
"Ignorance is not an option."
While it is funny if you know the professor, the quote is actually very appropriate for my two days in Costa Rica so far.
Today we had a oral placement exam. Sounds really fancy, but it essentially consisted of me sitting across from an interviewer who asked me very basic questions in spanish. You know, the basics. After barely being able to say my name, where I am from, what I study, and how many siblings I have (and even messing up that), I resorted quickly to one of two response. After she would finish a question, repeat the question, and then there was still the awkward silence I would say either: no se (I don't know), or nervously laugh. I'm not sure which one is worse. As the conversation continued, the room temperature either got hotter or I got more nervous; sweating commenced.
Needless to say, it was a humbling experience and I placed into the beginning class. (Which I knew would be the case)
After this interview, or lack there of, I met up with a friend of mine who has been at Veritas University for the past month. We went to a local coffee shop and he shared stories of his time here so far. Moral of the story is I found a good coffee shop and got to catch up with a good friend.
Dustin Punches everyone.
Cappuccino (empty).
Classes start tomorrow!
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