An important part of my journey was participating in the International Cultural Exchange Project. Within this program, we discussed complex global issues in English and worked with participants from different countries to find solutions to world problems. This project not only broke my language barrier but also helped me find close friends from Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, and other nations. This experience taught me to think globally, understand different cultures, and work in international teams. At KIMEP, I want to develop these exact global connections, which is why winning the KAEF grant is my next step toward building international student projects.