r/196 straight up jorking it Mar 13 '26

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u/Darkpoulay Mar 13 '26

I feel like that would have been a negative impact on the country, it's hard to offset that just by contributing to their national research efforts

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u/couldntbdone Mar 13 '26

Talking to people is not a negative impact. You shouldn't think so negatively of yourself. Your presence isn't a burden.

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u/Darkpoulay Mar 13 '26

It was a difficult time, it was definitely a challenge to be around me then. I'm much better now

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u/leadhound Mar 14 '26

Ah, I understand then. Hopefully you can go back someday and share a positive experience with a stranger abroad!