One of the most important things to keep in mind in life is that not everyone thinks exactly like you. This sentiment goes beyond my study abroad experience.
When you go to different places and meet different people, you expose yourself to different viewpoints and different ways of life. Sometimes it broadens your own perspectives on things, sometimes it challenges your views and sometimes you feel thankful to think the way that you do. It is okay to feel all of these things at different points of your life! This helps you grow, and growing is a natural part of life.
My biggest reminder to myself when I was in Spain was that I needed to keep an open mind because I was in a whole different country full of diverse thoughts and customs. If I want to add to my growth, then I need to be accepting of this and not just stick to what I know. Now, I try to keep an open mind with me daily because I always look forward to seeing my own personal growth and evolution.
