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My character had developed for the better because I learned how to deal with culture shock and how I react in a new environment. I learned how to step out of my comfort zone and communicate in a language I was not the most comfortable
with. I was able to observe and understand a culture much deeper than what I could learn in a classroom.
Study abroad in Germany has deepened my cultural understanding and appreciation for the immense diversity the world has to offer. It was an experience I will not ever forget and served as a catalyst for me yearning to learn more about the rest of the world.
During my study abroad I have immersed myself in German language, culture, and military life in order to be ready to maintain and grow our relationships with key NATO allies like Germany as a Naval Officer. I have achieved this goal and through the things I have learned, the experiences I have had, and the friends from all over the world that I have made I have come to understand myself and my own culture better as well.

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Studying abroad in Germany has afforded me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of an ally’s culture, society, customs, and traditions, thereby granting the ability to foster closer relations and develop a deeper relationship for the future world order.

Studying abroad in Germany, at a time in which U.S. – European partnerships are particularly crucial, allowed me valuable cultural immersion; this contributed greatly to my professional and personal development, and will serve me well during my time as an officer in our forward-operating Navy and beyond.

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