It was very difficult to find a place for someone who had never been to Chicago, like me. I was amazed by beautiful architecture buildings. I felt safe when crossing the road. The weather was very windy and chill. People were speaking english which I didn't familiar in their accents. Everything seemed to be wonderful for me. Whereas getting lost was what happened to me on the first day of school.
When I got off the bus at Randolph Station, I really had no idea which direction I had to follow. I had seen 7-11 and went inside. After that I decided to walk along Michigan Ave for a while. I saw one lady who was sweeping the floor. I braved to ask her the way to get to Intrax. She was very nice and tried to help me find the way. She took me to ask concierges inside the hotel. They got me a lot of information. I thought I got it all clear. I said to everyone a big thanks and kept on my way.
I had started walking along Michigan Ave and turned right on E.Lake street. I had been walking about 20 minutes when realized I got wrong direction. I dropped by some coffee shop for a while to find out and looking on the map. After that, I started looking for my school by holding the map on my hands. Oh dear! It was so funny that I stopped and looked around buildings in order to find no.174.
I had been walking about 10 minutes and finally found Millennium Park. I felt like I was very close to the place which I was looking for. I decided to ask someone around the Conor. He pointed his forefinger to the same direction of 7-11 which was the place that I had dropped by.
Finally, I found Intrax! From 7-11 to Intrax, I could walk just 5 steps. I was so surprised that it was next to the 7-11 where I dropped by but I hadn't seen it. I realized that I had to learn this new location before. Otherwise, I hoped I could be open my mind and willing to leaning Americans such as people, english language, cultures, climate, foods, and all concerning to Americans.
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