Changed the way I see the world

Coming to study in the United Kingdom has been one of the best experiences that have happened to me in my life and has changed the way I see the world.

At first, I was a little nervous and wondering what could happen, because a challenge like this is not easy, you leave your family, friends and partner to make a dream come true, a dream that many would like to realize but not all. They are given the opportunity. You arrive in a new country with a new culture, with another language, which is not the one you are used to and at first you don't know what to expect but you are sure that this will change your life.

I finished studying my master's degree at the University of York, one of the most beautiful universities in the entire UK. The university is one of the best in terms of technology.

York is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen, very quiet and its people made me feel at home, everyone helps you if you need something or want to know something; It is a city that has a lot of history and I love that, from the Vikings and different places to visit, although it is a small city, you can get to know too many things.

Here I met friends who became very important to me, who had the same fear and concerns as me, who wanted to take on the world by getting to know other cultures or simply living with more people. I met many Latinos who made me feel unique and that Latino community that was created was very special because we were always there for what we needed; we did not leave anyone without help. People from other cultures who are not Latino were very kind and we had incredible moments together, moments that there is no exact definition; different parties we went to, different moments of laughing, crying, being angry because our plans didn't turn out as we thought but it was worth it, that's part of living, it's part of learning in life, always moving forward despite the adversities.

We all agree with the same thing; That is, that present fear that cannot be removed, that fear that is unique but as they say, “it is better to try than just think: What would have happened?”, those phrases define a lot, being outside your social circle increases your shape too much. to see the world and further forges your identity, it helps you understand who you are and what opportunities you have to take to be a better person.

When you finish your studies, you really are another person, you are a unique person, a very different person from the one who arrived, a person who not only made friends, but also made brothers for life. Moments that no one will change and many moments that will live in your head. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself “Try it without fear, you will see how much you can do it and how much you have learned, you are strong for this challenge that is coming, it will change your life but for the better and you will meet people you want to keep their friendship.”

The personal advice I can give you is to try, not to stay on the path, which I know is scary, uncertain about what will happen but I know that you will be better people; You will meet excellent people, people who will be unforgettable and even though they are far away, they are with you through a message, I know that it can be done and that is how it should be.

- Mario