It's currently 3:18am in Singapore, and I love this country more than ever. After meeting up with other U of I students (Alex and Bagi), we went to the new student orientation. Not only did we learn about fungal infections such as Singapore Foot, we also had the opportunity to meet several other exchange students. We tried our best to go around and gather the names and contact information of everyone we met. After the orientation, we went to the mall again to buy a few things from Fairprice Xtra (the Walmart of Singapore). We had an amazing dinner at a Japanese restaurant with a sushi conveyor belt! As it gets later in the night, the mall becomes more crowded and less enjoyable, so we made a quick escape on Singapore's public bus system.
We decided to get ready and head to Clarke Quay. After meeting up with several exchange students, we took a 20 minute cab ride to the Clarke Quay, and our cab driver taught us that it's pronounced Clarke Key. After arriving, we met up with everyone else at the bridge. Unlike other cities, people hang out and enjoy the nightlife on the streets outside bars, pubs and restaurants. Several other NTU exchange students were on the same bridge, making it easy to make friends. Going out in Singapore is WAY more expensive than Champaign or even Chicago. Cover is never less than 20 dollars, and a single drink is somewhere between $15-$30.
We spent a few hours meeting people, and we took a cab home just now. Tomorrow we are planning a trip to Sentosa Island to hang out at the beach. Singapore seems like a permanent vacation, and I have nothing negative to say about it! :) Thanks for reading!
--Ishmeesh
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