Quote by Julie Taymor
Americans in particular are myopic. They're not traveling as much. When you were a college student, the next thing you would do on graduation was to take a year off and travel. That's what I did. I went to Indonesia.
Summary
This quote highlights the perception that Americans have a limited perspective and tend to have less exposure to travel compared to other cultures. It suggests that in the past, college graduates would often take a year off to explore the world, broadening their horizons and gaining valuable experiences. The speaker, who personally went to Indonesia, implies that this kind of exploratory travel is less common among Americans today, revealing a possible cultural shift towards a more insular mindset.
Topics
Graduation
By Julie Taymor