I had a meaningful conversation in Germany with my host family. They told me that most students have trouble talking about controversial topics because they believe that their opinions are the only truth possible. I now take the time to consider another person's perspective before judging them for what they're doing or how they're thinking. Something that surprised me was how many more touchless/automatic things we have in the US compared to the other countries. I had a conversation with a teenage girl in Germany that wished she went to an American high school so that she could experience all of the things she sees in the movies. Things like getting a driver's license at 16 and going to prom. This made me rethink all of the experiences I've had and how special they must seem to people from other countries, but they're just normal and expected to me.
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Hi Kendall! I miss you! I love how you are considering past conversations in Germany that you have had as it is creating a positive and grateful reflection of what you have in the US.
ReplyDeleteOne of the major things as well is free public bathrooms! I cannot tell you how many times I have already ran into a random restroom. That is one thing I definitely appreciate even more now.
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