Several local students warned us that Sentosa is not the greatest place to hang out, but we were so desperate for a beach and went anyway. Keeping track of 19 people was a little difficult, and we actually lost a few during a bus transfer. As our numbers slowly decreased, we arrived at the absolutely beautiful island (which is also the Southern most tip of continental Asia). All of us exchange students had an amazing time soaking in the sun and playing rounds of beach volleyball.
A few of us ended up getting separated on the way back, so I ate dinner at the mall food court with a few others. I ate--with chopsticks of course--a sizzling hot plate of chicken and rice. Just like all of the food here, it was delicious!!
We ended up getting back later than expected, so everyone got ready quickly and met up at the only bar on campus, Staff Club. When I asked my exchange student about nightlife on campus, she mentioned that students were actually not usually allowed to go to this "bar." Since other exchange students had all heard about it, we broke the rules and tested our luck. After being escorted by two fabulously great local students, Alex and I arrived. Luckily, there were about 100 exchange students there ready make friends.
We spent a few fun hours mingling, and we noticed that there were a few professors there as well. Unlike what I am used to, the professors openly mingled with students almost inappropriately. Once the bar got a little too rowdy (a professor named Melvin started pouring drinks all over himself and other people), we called it a night and cleared the place.
Even though I've only met a lot of these people yesterday and today, I already feel like I've made amazing friends. I know this semester is only going to get better!! A bunch of us are taking a tour for exchange students tomorrow to see Chinatown and Little India, and then we'll be hitting up Clarke Quay again. Can't wait!
--Ishmeesh on a semester-long vacation
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