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4 Parts of you are hidden, like precious jewels, all over this vast vast world of ours.

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In America, you are not safe in the bike lane.

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Listen to what they say — they have no idea what they’re talking about.

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You are constantly being asked “what are you” and even though you are American, that answer doesn’t satisfy people.

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Culture shock is real!

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They may be weird facts, but I think it’s really cool.

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In WWII the majority of American spies were captured in Europe due to their table manners. Unsure if that’s a real thing, but it’s what my European grandfather told me.

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Boys who have a similar thought process, keep being awesome.

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6. Keep money in more than one location in case some is robbed. Separate debit cards and credit cards.

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You’ll be amazed by how much you realize about your friendships that truly matter and the things you’ll want to say upon return.