The decision to come to Yichang, china was absolutely right. I've begun studying MBBS ( clinical medicine) in China three gorges university, one of the famous international university in Yichang on September, 2012. My birth place was Hili, a town with a police station inBalurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur districtin theIndian state of West Bengal. The journey from Hili to Yichang was not easy. Because this was the first time I was coming to abroad.

　　It's been a joy to be able to get to know Yichang well. And although there's a language barrier, I've been able to overcome the difficulties. After few weeks, I got some new Chinese friends who came to study in my university from different places in china. It's been great to see what it's like in Yichang, which is about miles and miles away from home.

　　One of my friend was very interested about my birth place, questioning every details. I was confused at first but it later occurred to me that she was also a freshman like me who came to study here and never see a foreigner before. I found that most of the Chinese girls are very shy and traditional. I'm not entirely sure when the healthy friendship began to be kept or if they were all adopted my way of view or whatever the reason. She did ask if I had any difficulty here, since I seemed to be quite ok to her. I answered no. I now realize how fortunate I am. Some students cannot adjust the weather so quickly. Apparently I was found few days after came here. I just always assumed it was a regular occurrence. In addition to this, I was adopted when I was reached to Kunming. Most students reach to Yichang by flight. but I took train from Kunming to Yichang. I can't imagine what it would be like to wait until I reach to the medical school.

　　Another question that caught my attention was when she asked if I dislike the Chinese food. I can tell you the answer right now. No. I don't dislike it. I was surprised when she asked, I guess she know the differences between Indian and Chinese food. I wonder if I was a classic case of someone who couldn't adjust the food or more attracted and just pulled a "Dangal" (movie reference). Some questions may never be answered. It doesn't really matter now. Whatever the reason. It happened and I'm here now. In letting me go, she provided me with my life neither of us could have ever imagined for me and I'm grateful for that, whatever her intentions. I hope life is good to her wherever she may be. I have been incredibly blessed beyond anything I deserve. It was only the intro of my story and I intend for it to have so many chapters, and I thank her for being the one to start it.

　　3 weeks ago, I walked down the road where I was found a supermarket. It was a simple but enough and I'm amazed I get all the things I want. The street was long and busy. In recent years they've torn down houses and replaced them with brand new apartment buildings, but you can still see some remains of small brick houses overlooking the street. I suspect I may have come from that direction. Yichang is a city of about 4.06 million people and it's growing. I've been asked if I would ever be interested in finding a Indian restaurant. Honestly, the chances of finding it would be like finding your contact lens in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Going back, I wasn't particularly emotional. It wasn't some hallmark movie or anything overly romanticized as some documentaries might make it seem. I never felt like a part of me was missing and that coming back here would somehow fill a void that was never there. I know who I am and who I was made to be. I am grateful for the opportunity to see where I came from and amazed at how I got to where I am. I'm eternally thankful for my wonderful parents who have loved me even before I was born. God has always been looking out for me and has always had a plan for my life, and I am grateful for what He has done and for what He continues to do.

　　If I not say about the peach flower festival of our school, I will be punished. we all students are waiting for this days. Lots of different countries stall, stage shows, foods increases the beauty of this festival. We all students gather together on the road. Beautiful girls and handsome boys with beautiful dress. The days passed very fast and we all become sad at the end. Once I went to Yangtze Riverto float the fish with university. that day I will never forget. I enjoyed a lots.

　　In retrospect, if I say that my life and experiences in Yichang were all sunshine and roses, which would be a blatant lie. It took me a long time to adjust and find my niche with more than a few tears shed along the way. But I truly believe that this has made me a stronger person and I know this will make me a more understanding and compassionate doctor. I never regret the day I stepped onto that

　　plane(ChinaEasternAirlines) to start my new life and career. For all that I miss home, Yichang has given me the opportunity that India never could: the opportunity to study medicine and make a difference in peoples' lives. Imagine if I had listened to my inner fears whilst in India (I'm too young. It's so far from home. It'll be so hard), I would never be where I am today: a successful medical student in his fifth year of study.

　　Name- Olympak Chatterjee

　　College of Medical Science

　　China Three Gorges University.

　　ph- 008615672484487

　　email- olympak@gmail.com