When i left Switzerland, my life changed completly. i had not known what i should expect or how i would be affected in education, sophistication, and personality through my stay in the united states. coming from a small country and not having travele outside of Europe, I was not exactly what people would call a sophisticated man. now i believe that i am a little more aware. not only did i learn about the united states, but i also learned tremendously about other fascinating cultures. most of all, i learned to understand and to accept other cultures. living in a new country and learning about new cultures has been, i believe, the most important experience in my life.