My time in Europe has shown me a great deal about the possibilities of my life and what I can bring to the world. As an actor, I am constantly trying to evaluate my stance on my work and my role, weighing out pieces of the puzzle one at a time. Just as my last experience travelling did, this exposure to other cultures changes how you view those pieces, and makes me think about what I want to do at the different milestones in my life. It's difficult for me to put into words, but the best way I can is to say that my mindset is noticeably altered upon returning to the states.
The tiny hidden church courtyard of Begijnhof in Amsterdam
When I travel, it is entirely to see how I might change. I'm always looking for opportunities to do this, but there is none I find better than uprooting yourself and moving on from that point. My time in Holland especially showed me one critical change I could make, which is the level of tolerance the country showed both in the present and historically. I sometimes struggle, morally, to grasp what should and should not be permitted, and my time here showed me that almost anything should be given a voice, so long as that voice is respectful and open. In terms of me and my goals, it gave me another piece of the puzzle, and another step to walk up.
A view from a lake in the south of Holland at sunset
By Liam Thibeault
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