Reflection 8

I appreciate the interesting information obtained from the documentaries that we watch in class. As we were watching "An Idiot Abroad," I was in awe of his ridiculous antics and pessimistic attitude. Throughout my life, I've had the opportunity to travel, and I've been raised to value different cultures and embrace differences to better myself. This man's attitude was exactly the opposite. I understand the dramatization of certain emotions for comedy or entertainment, but as I was watching, I realized that some people have not had the opportunity or even awareness to travel to other cities, let alone other countries. Traveling is a privilege that I believe especially college students should work towards and strive for because it provides so many educational opportunities. When we travel, we can learn about history, language, culture, and so much more. My strongest desire is that people view immersing themselves in different cultures as a challenge, but a joy, unlike the idiot abroad. When we suppress these ethnocentric and superior attitudes, we can learn a lot.