The Importance of Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges in Travelling
With the instructions we were given on how to use trains, read timetables and learn about the entrances we should take, we didn’t need to ask for anyone’s help during our trip to Italy.
By: Husun Mubarak
The transportation system in Italy taught us the importance of punctuality; trains and buses arrive and take off on scheduled time which is important for businessmen who want to make use of every minute of their time. Also, we learned that being a student in Italy means you will get discounts on transportation. Additionally, all people there respect traffic rules and regulations.
One of my dreams came true when I visited Italy with the PR Department. Every place has its historical background. We visited different monuments and museums that contain exhibits collected from Arab countries.
Meeting Italian students has enhanced our cultural and intellectual backgrounds. I also made new friends there whom I am still in contact with on Facebook. Travelling with Zajel to Italy has developed our personalities; we can now rely on ourselves if we travel to any European country again.