Every country has a very different culture and it helps you understand that there is other way to live your life than the education that you get from your parent.

I'm French living in the Netherlands and I learned:

- a kid is a human being and should be respected as an adult. They don't need to be the parents subordinate

- you can disagree without being angry

- my English and Dutch. I can now see all video/ film (tedx / universiteit van vlanderen) without any translation

- Most of the time, you don't need any medicine when you are sick. Sleep, sport and a balanced diet is all you need.

- French have the best food on the planet.

- when hosting, Dutch care more about the atmosphere than the food

- you can learn a language by watching the television (in France, the content is only in French)

Anecdote: they can put pineapple in a 'choucroute garnie'. The Italians version of pineapple on pizza ;)

The cultural shock in all greatness.