The Virtual Exchange program has impacted my life in a significant way; I was able to connect and relate to other people across the globe whose lives look very different from mine. Although it is overstated, there is nothing quite like learning about other cultures firsthand. I learned of the work ethic and activities my teammates partook in, which was very fun. I will definitely use the skills I learned from interacting with my members in the near future, such as the research tactics I have learned and the fun TV shows I was recommended from both my Iraqi and American group mates. Our…