I remember before I went, all my friends and I emphasized that I went to Sri Lanka as a volunteer. This is a very, very meaningful thing. But unfortunately, I have never done volunteer work in Sri Lanka. I traveled for nearly a month.
This is also a problem exposed by some branches of aiesec in Sri Lanka this year. They are chaotic in management and pay attention to interests. Their ep doesn't have a job and the experience is not good. (Of course, this also reminds the following ep that projects in Sri Lanka should be carefully considered when selecting projects. )
Some of my experiences are so bad that I don't want to remember them, which is part of the reason why I don't want to write about them.
If you have been to the Sri Lankan group of aiesec this year, you may suspect that there is news that ep is taking drugs in the house. Unfortunately, it's true. I belong to this project.
I've seen them take drugs with my own eyes. I can still remember the feeling of being scared at that time; If you are worried about cultural differences, it is really worth discussing.
China and Europeans have more and more contradictions in later projects, to the extent of greeting each other's mothers; If you are worried about the irresponsibility and incompetence of the project parties, don't expect too much from them. Facts have proved that some projects will really reach the point where no work can be carried out, such as my project.
This is a bad experience for the project. And Sri Lanka itself.
I remember searching on the Internet, saying that Lanka is a country that worships Buddha and is called a country that smiles. But just like most raiders are not credible, many rumors in Sri Lanka are not very reliable.
It's actually dangerous for a girl to be single in Sri Lanka. I was harassed three times during the five minutes waiting for Houbart on the streets of Colombo. I have also heard girls in the same project complain about the uncle who was sold fruit and kissed.
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I dare not go out to eat alone in the house, nor dare I go anywhere alone, even on the streets of Colombo, the capital. During that time, I missed China very much, its security and order.
Sri Lanka is not a smiling country. You will find that most people smile at you because they think it is profitable. Especially the local rabbit driver. After being cheated many times, we often discuss people in Langkawi and find that most of them feel "falling into the eyes of money", which is of course a weakness of human nature. But unfortunately, the so-called "simplicity" has disappeared.
And its sea is the most regrettable part. There are very beautiful seas, and more and more are polluted seas. The polluted sea is dirty, with a lot of garbage and mixed water, which makes people look sad. The famous Negombo Beach is full of rubbish. At that time, I will feel sorry for the pollution and the ignorance of the people in Langkawi.
I remember that month in Sri Lanka, people in our project kept complaining (including me). At that time, we joked with each other that Lailanka had eight generations of bad luck, met this messy project and met a group of undefined teams.
So every time I stay in Ephesus, my mood is very chaotic, which is not conducive to my physical and mental health. This made me run out as soon as I seized the opportunity, and even complained to me when I was chatting in Europe, "You China people!"
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A lot.
This also reveals another possibility. When your project is rotten to a certain extent, if you don't want to make a leadership plan, it's better to seize the opportunity to feel the country, so it's worthwhile and won't waste time and money.
Of course, besides those bad ones, there are also memories that shine like feathers.
Sri Lanka Sea.
The magic is the first and last time. The first time was the afternoon after my arrival. I was intoxicated by the high temperature, and went crazy with my little brother in Taiwan Province Province without looking at the map or navigating. I took a small train by the sea and took pictures all the way.
Then at night, I finally got to the seaside. The sea was really beautiful at that time. It's golden, bright and shiny. Sri lankans like to go swimming at this time, and the sunshine is just right. Not far away, someone brought a big German shepherd, and the dog and the children made a mess.
The last time was in Unawatuna, a Little Beach near Melissa. The sea is extremely blue and crystal clear, much like the Yanghu Lake I saw in Tibet a few years ago. It is the kind of water that can make people calm down and think hard.
That was the penultimate day of my return to China. That day, foreign friends just left. I sat down by the sea, thinking about mysterious things such as parting and fate. I really felt the vastness and wonder of life for the first time.
Tea and yogurt in Sri Lanka.
This is my favorite food. When eating these, there is even a subtle sense of happiness. Tea is rough, but with milk and sugar, it has a silky feeling of good milk tea.
On the other hand, yogurt is really cheap. No more than two yuan converted into RMB. So when I came back to China, I missed Sri Lanka the most when I saw yogurt priced at random 10 yuan.
Those strange and interesting people.
Let's start with the locals. I hate men in Lanka because I have been harassed many times. They give me a very unsafe feeling. But I love the women and children in Sri Lanka. The child's eyes are sparkling, like small animals, black and moist, and his eyelashes stand on end.
Children have a natural sense of curiosity and shyness towards strangers (especially foreign tourists), and their manners are lovely. When they meet foreigners, they will timidly try to say hello.
Most women are friendly and affable. An aunt who is willing to take you half a block when asking for directions; There are also people who have only met once, but are willing to be your tour guide the day before departure and take you around the streets of Colombo.
That little sister is really an angel. We met in Lion Mountain and in Colombo the day before we left. My little sister brought a gift and took us to visit the high temperature all day. Finally she cried when she left.
Say "remember" to us over and over again.
Me. This is the first time in my life that I feel the kindness of a stranger so bluntly, and it is also the first time that I believe that just knowing each other for one day can really become good friends. I will remember my little sister. May she always be kind.
And those who met in the project. Although I complained a lot about the aiesec project before. But it is undeniable that thanks to aiesec, I also met some strange and interesting people.
For example, Ms. China in the project, I have to say that their ideas sometimes open my eyes; Another example is an old gentleman, who helped me a lot, although he often wanted to hit him;
And those who have traveled together. Some accompanied me through most of Sri Lanka's birthdays, and some experienced more dangerous things together.
There is also a little European brother (a friend insisted). This is another story, so we can't say more. I can only say that that feeling probably existed and left with a melancholy feeling.
There are also those famous scenic spots, such as the small train in the mountains and by the sea. They shake and shake, and then their hearts become calm. That's when they really start thinking about life. There are also hotels in Sri Lanka. If you have the chance, you must try it. Cost-effective, value for money.
Last week, when I was talking to my little sister in charge of aiesec, she asked me if I would choose Sri Lanka if I had the chance. At that time, I replied categorically that she would not die. It's too absolute to think now.
Those fascinating people and things exist, and there is indeed the possibility of attracting them again. Of course, if I have to come again, I sincerely hope that I won't encounter such tireless projects in Deception again.
When I first returned to China, I actually didn't recover. I always feel that I had a dream, uncontrolled, bizarre and messy. But one thing is clear. I know that in that dream, in the country once called Ceylon, the girl with a lion's heart experienced those strange things. I was scared when I went through it, but now it's a bit interesting to recall. I think this is another gift for participating in the aiesec project.
As for the lion's heart, this is easy to understand. After experiencing a series of things that make people collapse, such as cheating in projects, language barriers, illegal things happening around them, harassment, etc. Without the heart of a lion, how can we face the world?
Finally, I sincerely greet the project parties of aiesec in Sri Lanka, especially the JLC branch where I once stayed. I hope there will be a qualitative change, otherwise it will be closed as soon as possible for the benefit of society.