I’m glad we had the opportunity to visit the Wat Temple before heading off on our adventure because for me, and I’m sure for everyone else, this gave me great insight into the culture we will be immersing ourselves in. Learning how to interact in the presence of a monk was especially helpful because I would never have known how to act otherwise, and this is something that we will need to know during our time there. I know that the culture is conservative, but seeing it firsthand was very helpful. I also think that interacting with the people at the Wat Temple was interesting because they were so nice and welcoming. I know this is also a part of Thai culture, and it makes me so excited to be a part of it, even if for just a short time. Overall, this experience made me very excited to leave!
I like to think I have an open mind for the most part, but my biggest goal is to learn how open my mind truly is and make it more open than before. I’ve immersed myself in new cultures before, but I think that I will experience more culture shock in Thailand than I have anywhere else. So overall, I’m hoping that this will allow me to have the greatest experience possible (and make new friends along the way)!
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Taylor – I love your comment about the goals you’re hoping to achieve throughout our time in Thailand, I share the same perspective! It’s so exciting and such an amazing opportunity to be immersed in another culture. Specifically Thailand as their way of life surrounds simplicity and mindfulness. It’ll be such an amazing culture shock to experience!
Taylor – I love your comment about the goals you’re hoping to achieve throughout our time in Thailand, I share the same perspective! It’s so exciting and such an amazing opportunity to be immersed in another culture. Specifically Thailand as their way of life surrounds simplicity and mindfulness. It’ll be such an amazing culture shock to experience!