Two weeks

I've been taking classes here for two weeks now, and I'm slowly getting used to the pace. I feel like I'm finding my rhythm more and more right. It will still take some time to adjust from a relaxed state of mind that I've maintained for over two years to a highly focused one.

The biggest challenge in learning here is the language. Often when reading, I see many familiar words, but I don't know their exact meaning, so I have to look them up one by one. It's frustrating, but I tell myself this is a necessary process. It's tough at first, but it will get better eventually.

I made a two-year plan for myself a few days ago. Each plan is more reasonable than the last. This time, I'm giving myself two years to transform myself. It's reasonable, but it will require effort. Looking at English every day can be annoying, but what can I do? I've chosen this path, so I'll just have to keep going.
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Tonight I took a networking class, and I deeply felt how language is holding me back. Most of the content was material I had already self-studied in my undergraduate studies. The professor asked some questions, but even these simple ones were impossible to answer in English, leaving me frustrated. I've found that taking courses I'm interested in definitely boosts my confidence. Yesterday's system architecture class was exhilaratingly challenging, but today's networking class was like a soothing lover.

All classes started this week, and the coming days will be even more intense. Studying here is very different from back home. Most of the time is spent on self-study. The teachers lecture very quickly, there is a lot of homework, and there are very few learning aids. It's all about studying books. So, for the sake of my dream, I have to grit my teeth and persevere.

Difficulties will always pass; the choices you make at a crossroads are very important.