Cultural immersion broadens one's perspective from "summary" of Travels with Myself and Another by Martha Gellhorn
Immersing oneself in a different culture is like stepping into a whole new world. Suddenly, everything you thought you knew is turned upside down. The way people dress, eat, speak - it's all so different from what you're used to. And yet, as strange as it may seem at first, there is something truly enlightening about experiencing a different way of life. When you immerse yourself in a foreign culture, you start to see things from a new perspective. You begin to question your own beliefs and values, and you realize that there is more than one way to live a fulfilling life. It's humbling, really, to see how diverse the world truly is. But cultural immersion is not just about broadening your perspective - it's also about deepening your understanding of the world around you. By living among people ...
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