[January 2024] Day 5 Topic : Studying Abroad

[January 2024]
 
Day 5 Topic : Studying Abroad
 
Title :  How to talk to strangers while traveling
 
Link : https://youtu.be/EuwjXxXpiSk?si=SBT3AziZ3TzZKEJu

 

 

1.    Script

Every time I travel, I take this notebook with me that I have strangers write in. It has one question in it that everyone answers, which is, "What piece of advice do you wish you knew earlier?" It's a great notebook, icebreaker, and conversation starter if you're in a hostel, at a coffee shop, or meeting new people somewhere. I've heard a lot of stories about transformative and integral experiences people have went through, and it helps me get to know them a little bit better. Some people take it seriously or goofy, which shows their personality, and just getting to see all the different handwriting and signatures is really unique to everyone and helps me remember each person. All kinds of people have written in it, from Michelin star chefs, European backpackers, students, retirees, YouTubers, and the journal's been with me driving all the way across the states, trips to Canada, and all the way down to the bottom of South America. A lot of people remember me from this, and if they overhear, they love to add to it or look through it. This is definitely my prized possession and something I'm able to look at any time I'm feeling uncertain or need a little something to brighten my day. I hope that you make your own book or do something similar for your own travels. Outtakes: "Excuse me, my advice is don't take advice from Australia."

 

2.    Expression

• prized possession: Something very valuable or important to someone.
• icebreaker: A conversation starter or something that makes it easier for people to talk to each other.
• transformative and integral experiences: Significant and essential experiences that can change a person.
• take it serious or goofy: Behaving in either a serious or silly manner.
• unique to everyone: Distinct and different for each individual.
• brighten my day: To make someone feel happier or more cheerful.
• feeling uncertain: Experiencing doubt or unsureness.

 

3.    My Story
In Thailand last year, I talked openly with people I met on my trip. These chats, serious or goofy, were unique to everyone. They became my prized possession, making my journey special. Talking with locals and travelers brightened my days and taught me a lot. These moments were transformative, showing me how open talks can turn into cherished memories.