• You plan for the unexpected. 

• You learn how to tell a better story.  

• You become more comfortable alone. 

• You experience different languages and cultures. 

• You appreciate your homeland more. 

• You see how other people live. 

• You get to live in the moment. 

• You find your own path. 

• You learn that sometimes the best things come from the worst experiences.

• It teaches you patience and learning to go with the flow. 

• You are more self-aware.

• It teaches you tolerance.

• It keeps your curiosity open.

• You are suddenly in the “carpe diem” mood and you live the moment to the fullest. 

• It makes you more aware of your surroundings.

• It encourages and inspires you to try and do new things.

• It opens up a new side of you. 

• It makes you fearless.

• It teaches you flexibility. 

• It makes you appreciate the important things in life. 

• You meet different, influential people.

• You understand the world a little better.

• You enjoy the difference in cultures and backgrounds.

• You get better at being sociable.

• Your self-confidence grows. 

• You appreciate the journey just as much as the destination. 

• You’re better at decision-making and time management. 

• You get to experience diversity in all sorts. (foods, holidays, traditions etc.)

• Your big problems seem small now.

• It makes you a happier person. 

• It’s a good look on your resume and future employment opportunities. 

• It makes you more independent. 

• It gets your creative juices going. 

• It takes you out of your comfort zone. 

• It takes you out of your daily routine and towards a different path. 

• You get to reinvent yourself. 

• You see new ways of living. 

• You become more thankful.

• You become smarter, more interesting, and more cultured.

• You get time to reflect on your life. 

 

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