My First Simulation: My Trip To Europe

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I completed the simulation twice in order to see how one small decision can change everything. The first simulation was less successful than the second one. I first selected to be a female, as I felt that I could relate to that option more. Then, I decided to travel to Turkey. Although the trip was significantly more expensive, it provided a way to get to Europe by land (BBC News). I felt that it would be safer to travel by land and go to a “better” country, rather than risk going to a poorer country and travel further by sea. Once I headed to Turkey, I refused to pay the smuggler upfront. According to the simulation, he could leave without the money and leave me stranded. Also, I was in an unknown area and would be quickly identified as an …show more content…
I did the same steps, until it came to deciding whether or not to leave Turkey by land or sea. This time I decided to take the risk of getting caught. While traveling, the simulation required me to cross a river. I safely crossed and had the opportunity to save a drowning mother and child, which meant risking my safety, or I could run into the woods with my family (BBC News). I felt extremely guilty, but I decided to leave the mother and her child. I made this decision because I wanted to complete my ultimate goal of making it to Europe. Ultimately, after leaving the family, I made it safely to Europe with my …show more content…
I have always heard stories about refugees, but I never realized the tough decisions that they had to make. As bad as it sounds, the refugees never seemed real to me. I had no idea what they had to experience and endure. The fact that I had to sacrifice another family, in order to save my own, truly made me think. I never realized how truly blessed I am to live the life I live. On top of feeling blessed, I begin to think what I would actually do if I was I their shoes. I do not think I would physically be able to decide whether or not to go to Turkey, to travel by land or sea, to trust a smuggler or not, etc. I have lived a sheltered life and most of my decisions in life have been superficial. Yes, I make a few big decisions. However, none are as large as deciding to save my own family or risk my life to save another. This simulation has given me a huge amount of respect for
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