"I could sit here and complain about all the things I’ve lost by not being raised in one place but what I do is acknowledge the fact that what I have gained otherwise cannot be matched."

"Moving has made me an open and accepting person…"

"Living abroad has taught me to recognize that no one culture has a monopoly on Truth and that there are a myriad of equally valid ways of seeking it…"

"Finding similarities between the American culture and another can be rather astonishing...I have learned that:
Everyone likes getting flowers;
Everyone wants to dance;
Sharing builds friendships;
Everyone looks forward to Fridays;
No one likes a bully;
It’s harder to love than to hate;
The smallest ballerina always gets the most applause;
Everyone needs a Christmas once in awhile;
No one likes to get hurt (and);
Given the proper motivation, babies will smile at anyone…"