Dan Legmann

One of the biggest passions I have in life is to be cultured. Ever since a kid, my parents took me everywhere from Bahamas to Italy to China. And I loved it. Seeing new cultures and how other people live has always interested me. I believe culture is good for everyone to have in their background. As an Israeli, I try to give my buddies a taste of what it is like in Israel to help them understand where I came from. And as I continue to travel, I gain new perspectives on things - how priviliged I am to grow up in Massachusetts (USA in general) - how grateful I am to have the family I have - how different societies have different values. Did you know there's a city in Germany that completely prohibited the use of cars, so that it is solely used for biking and walking?? That wouldn't happen in the US. In Israel, if you walk across the street without a 'walk-sign' you can be fined $100s (and this is actually enforced). These places have created a community with different rules andstandards, which plays an effect on how people behave and think. The more behaviors and beliefs I can experience and get a grasp of, the better off I will be.

I will definitely incorporate this passion of mine into my future career. One place I have always wished to live when I get older is Switzerland. It is so clean, pure, and down-to-earth there. Maybe I will be lucky enough to find a perfect fit within a marketing company of some sorts in the heart of the Alps. What a dream. Not to mention their exquisite chocolate - can't get better than that!