On My Last Exam

Today I had my second exam. Readings in Korean. Room G2. Ironically, that was the room that I went to when I first got here last year. I remember, I had to wait in a cue, show my id and some papers, and finally I was registered as a proper student. After that everyone had to go up to the third floor and fetch their student card. That was the beginning.

I remember how exclusive I felt after I got my card. It felt great to be an official member of SOAS and to hold something evident in my hands. Before, I had to sign in at the front desk and receive a sticker that said VISITOR to get in. Now I could walk through the bars with a swift scan. I was part of it now and I felt like I had already accomplished something.

After today I won't have many reasons to make use of my card anymore. I will probably keep it in my wallet for sentimental reasons. Hidden behind some other card that I use more frequently. I'll accidentally pull it out of its pocket every now and then and think back of the good times I've had. My life in London, UK. It's amazing how quickly time passes.