{"id":192,"date":"2015-01-13T22:54:38","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T03:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/india-uml-bvb\/?p=192"},"modified":"2015-01-13T22:54:38","modified_gmt":"2015-01-14T03:54:38","slug":"exploring-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/india-uml-bvb\/2015\/01\/13\/exploring-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring India"},"content":{"rendered":"

So far we have visited Delhi, New Delhi, Agra, Hulbli and a little bit of Goa. The entire experience has been quite surreal.\u00a0 I had never expected in my lifetime to visit such an exotic country.\u00a0 It is difficult to put into words how amazing this opportunity has been and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. I have been fortunate to experience the culture, food, bathrooms (they use turkish toilets), garb, and religion where I was able to explore a Hindu Temple! I am not sure what it is, but I couldn\u2019t help but be overwhelmed by this sense of calm when in the temple.\u00a0 As a wave tranquility swept over me, I wondered if it were by some transcendental being and if that feeling was a fraction of attaining moksha<\/em>. The temple was just one great experience that will go down in my book. I am fascinated with culture and people and want to know more about the world.\u00a0 I like experiencing culture and as such got henna and bought my first sari and kameez! Although I still have a hard time with the language, I am learning new words and catching on every day.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival in Hulbli I was pleasantly surprised on how welcoming and accepting the students and general population are. I was very nervous at first – as much as I tried preparing, I didn\u2019t know much about the culture and didn\u2019t want my unknowing to come off as disrespectful. I was relieved as I made friends with the students who love telling us about the Indian customs and traditions and I have had just as well of a time listening to them. Despite being halfway across the world, I would recommend people visit.\u00a0 Beyond the flight, the cost isn\u2019t exorbitant though the experience is priceless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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