I saw a wonderful chance to learn about living in two very different countries—Iraq and the United States—through the Virtual Exchange program. This discussion opened my eyes even more. It was exciting due to the economic differences between these countries, I realized that common problems that everyday people encounter, such as finding a suitable place to live or transportation, are rather comparable. For instance, while having a car is common in the US, most people in Iraq depend more on buses and other forms of public transit because they are less expensive. However, there are significant…