Unexpected experiences

Traumatic experiences and settings create situations where one can learn more about his or herself. Before we visited...... I did not fully understand the gruesomeness and horror of a concentration camp. I have seen movies and read personal stories, but actually being there and seeing first hand is much more eye opening. Still I cannot grasps why anyone in there right mind would assist in the terror that occurred. I guess these people were not in there right mind. This experience has just assisted to my ideas of how lucky we are. I now have the urge to learn more about life in concentration camps. If just being on the site causes so much emotion I know digging deeper into the matter would be extremely beneficial. Along with this experience, I had a very moving unexpected experience at dinner. We all went to a wonderful typical German town restaurant. However, the food wasn't even the best part. I was lucky enough to have to opportunity to sit with dr. Kleine. We, along with the other students at our table, shared in a deep moving conversation.  I was so appreciative of the dinner. I came to the conclusion that study abroad is so benifical due to the personal connects one is able to make.