Europe

From the baroque grandeur of Vienna to Berlin's modernist alcoves, Europe unfurled as a living canvas of my intellectual and aesthetic curiosities. It was a realm where classical artistry and avant-garde expressions found a harmonious coexistence. 

In Zurich, a city that once loomed as an unwritten chapter in my academic aspirations, I found a momentary sanctuary in an open lecture on climate change. The discourse resonated with my past studies in political science, particularly environmental issues, and subtly echoed my occasional engagements with ESG topics.

That same year, my Swiss sojourn led me away from the tourist trails of Jungfrau and Zermatt, guiding me instead to the less frequented but equally mesmerizing landscapes of Sass Fee and Bern. In Sass Fee, the Alpine meadows burst into spring's full bloom, while Bern offered a seamless blend of history, nature, and modernity—from its rehabilitated bear parks to its river-commuting locals.

In Europe,…