Ok, so when they said intensive program, they really weren't kidding, at all. We have had so much to learn and do and study its been ridiculous. I had a whole short story, a two page film reaction (We watched Maasum), and class prep just for today! And the film reaction isn't just "I liked the movie because..." But more like "This film presents interesting conflicts and a difficult social message for a number of reasons..." Yeah, be impressed. :)
But classes are awesome, and I love the teachers. You can tell that they are all vastly overqualified to be teaching us Hindi, but they are awesome at it, continuously positive and helpful, and just all-around nice people.
Tomorrow is my first test, so wish me luck. :)
Last night, my incredibly talented host-sisters, Nainu and Tanishka gave an impromptu song/dance performance, and let me tell you, these girls are TALENTED. Nainu may be one of the best natural singers I have ever heard (Her versions of both Beyonce and Sufi songs put the originals to shame, and the girl's only 11!) and Tanishka dances like Shakira, but better. They are serious performers. :) But not too serious. Having sung and danced their hearts out, they started a game of "Let's steal Matt's stuff and run around the house. For like an hour." Obviously my favorite game. :)
OK, so I need to study, and other than drinking about 16 mango shakes, I haven't done much else in the last few days to write about. This weekend will give me something to right about, for sure, since my housemate and friend/tour-guide Laura is heading to visiting friends in Udaipur. I haven't nearly exhausted all there is to do in Jaipur, so I'm hanging back, and I'm going to do my best to get out and really see the city.
I'll write again soon!!!!!
But classes are awesome, and I love the teachers. You can tell that they are all vastly overqualified to be teaching us Hindi, but they are awesome at it, continuously positive and helpful, and just all-around nice people.
Tomorrow is my first test, so wish me luck. :)
Last night, my incredibly talented host-sisters, Nainu and Tanishka gave an impromptu song/dance performance, and let me tell you, these girls are TALENTED. Nainu may be one of the best natural singers I have ever heard (Her versions of both Beyonce and Sufi songs put the originals to shame, and the girl's only 11!) and Tanishka dances like Shakira, but better. They are serious performers. :) But not too serious. Having sung and danced their hearts out, they started a game of "Let's steal Matt's stuff and run around the house. For like an hour." Obviously my favorite game. :)
OK, so I need to study, and other than drinking about 16 mango shakes, I haven't done much else in the last few days to write about. This weekend will give me something to right about, for sure, since my housemate and friend/tour-guide Laura is heading to visiting friends in Udaipur. I haven't nearly exhausted all there is to do in Jaipur, so I'm hanging back, and I'm going to do my best to get out and really see the city.
I'll write again soon!!!!!
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