Stepping out of what you've been taught is right or real, and meeting these people and becoming friends with them can be life-changing.

I see it as asking students to step out of their world and into another, not just to change these people's lives, but also to be affected by their lives.

A lot of times, at least when I was a student, I was kind of focused on my studies and on my career goals. A lot of times it's difficult to step outside of that, especially in our society.

Many of my friends drink, because drinking age in Germany is 16. I know people who smoke, too, and it's just annoying.

Do not save your loving speeches for your friends till they are dead. Do not write them on their tombstones, speak them rather now instead.

I'm a pretty big dork. It's crazy. I'm one of those people who grew up with all kinds of musicals, but I was right at that age where 'Rent' was a big deal for me and for my friends.