I learned that there is great richness in diversity, and each person had an impact on me.

Binazir and her host family are very active in the community. Binazir has been described as a "volunteering fanatic."

On a chilly October day, Azima found herself dangling on a harness, higher than a house, supported by a group of people gripping ropes below. "And then they let go!"

I have grown more than I could have ever imagined, and have learned things that couldn't have been taught in a classroom.