Have you ever walked into a room and realized that you were the only one who looked like you, spoke like you, or thought like you? For many of us in central and southern Minnesota, there’s usually something in common that we share with others in a given space—whether it's a shared experience, a familiar accent, or similar values. However, if you’ve ever traveled outside your home country, especially to a place where you didn’t speak the language or understand the culture, you may recall that uncomfortable feeling of not quite fitting in or understanding what was going on around you.