The opportunity that I am most grateful for is the opportunity to travel a different continent and meet new people, visit amazing historical landmarks and sites, and indulge myself in the cultures of the countries I visited. I believe that this helped me understand and learn about different cultures in the world, and familiarize myself with values, traditions, and norms that are different from the ones that I am personally familiar with as a Mexican-American. Before beginning my program, I knew that I wanted to learn more about Europe, specifically about the social and political life in the numerous countries that make up this continent. I can gladly say that I managed to learn more than I expected. I managed to learn about the political system of Germany, the environmental accomplishments of the Netherlands, the history of Denmark, the reasons for political unrest in Catalonia, Spain, and so much more.
I am most grateful for the opportunity to travel a different continent and meet new people, visit amazing historical landmarks, and indulge in the cultures of the countries I visited. It helped me learn about values, traditions, and norms that are different from the ones I am personally familiar with as a Mexican-American. I can gladly say that I managed to learn more than I expected – about the political system of Germany, the environmental accomplishments of the Netherlands, the history of Denmark, the reason for political unrest in Catalonia, and so much more.