Experiential Blog 9

After completing this study abroad I found that information about the history of the lives of royal family members is the most meaningful to me.  This is because before I studied abroad I viewed the empire as a machine instead of a tight knit family.  Learning about how each person lived within the empire was extremely interesting because I felt as though they became humanized rather than viewed as political figureheads.  This new information could have changed a situation I experienced in the past because I was very close minded about government and politics prior to this trip.  I believe the new information I have learned is extremely beneficial especially with the presidential election approaching.  I will use the knowledge I learned to analyze the candidates more in depth in order to help me make an informed decision.  This new information can change my perceptions, interpretations, judgements, reactions, and behaviors in the future because I will be more patient and understanding towards people.  Everyone comes from different backgrounds and has experienced different events throughout their lives and I plan on taking these facts into consideration while approaching a conflict with someone and while getting to know a new person.