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I don’t think my curiosity about the world ever came from one specific moment. It’s always kind of been there, growing up in a household where different cultures weren’t something distant, they were part of everyday life. My dad immigrated from Colombia, and from a young age he made it clear how important it is to respect other cultures, stay open minded, and not be afraid to try something unfamiliar. Whether it was food, language, or just the way people live, I learned early

Just a few months ago, a UM alumni student came into my International Business class to speak about his endeavor visiting every single country. This student was the youngest person to reach this goal and had so much knowledge to share with my class. There are many interesting lectures I’ve had at UM, but this one had my full attention for the entire class. It was inspirational to hear about how much this individual had learned and gained from experiencing other cultures. Not