It is always a great experience to try something different and outside your ordinary existence , to live life in someone else's shoes. It opens your mind to possibilities and realities you never thought existed. It also builds your appreciation for someone else's culture and customs.

After all, fear, the emotion that can somethings turn into hate and war, usually comes from misunderstandings. Experiences like that negate the possibility for a misunderstand, therefore also negate fear.

Not to mention, the chance to work people from all walks of life for a common purpose.