Wednesday, June 3, 2015

We Aren't So Different

I've only got three days left here in Munich, so I've had plenty of time to talk to and get to know some of the local students. From everything I've learned, I've really noticed that at the end of it, we're not so different. There are obviously going to be some differences because of political differences and whatnot, but that was expected. As young adults and college students, however, we are very similar.
You have students that really prioritize their education, like myself, and then you have students who would rather go out late at night and worry about the consequences. This stands true even with German students. As far as weekends are concerned, it's again very similar. There are people who like a relaxing night with their friends, or at a bar where you really just get to hang out and have a good time. Then there are the people who want to go out to dance clubs until the very late hours of the night. I've met both kinds of people in Munich, and I've found myself getting along more with the former.

The same goes for outdoor activities. We've spent a few days in the English Garden, and you see the same kind of split from young people. There are the ones playing various sports (mostly soccer, frisbee, and volleyball), and then there are the ones who just like to relax in the sun, maybe laying out to get a tan, or listening to music with their friends. Even among us, it was the same. Some of us were being active and playing sports, while others just soaked up the sun. At the base, we're really just the same people who enjoy the same kinds of activities. Sure, our political ideals and life paths may differ, but as people, I think we're all very similar.

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