Caroline, I live in a city where people around the world gather to learn.

Some study better farming techniques so they can feed their people. Others study computers so they can harness the power of technology at home. Still more study business so they can overcome the oppressive poverty that ravages their nation.

We all have one connection point in common — hope. Whatever we hope for, we’ll move heaven and earth to get it.

So really, people from other places aren’t all that different. As you have so eloquently shared, we should reach out and get to know them. That’s the best taste of another culture there is!