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Aerial Shot: A view of the outskirts of Salzburg from the Hohensalzburg Fortress, a medieval castle built in 1077 on the orders of Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER
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Visiting The Heart Of Europe

Ulysses del Pino

I recently attended the Salzburg Global Seminar hosted by the Global Citizenship Alliance in Austria. It was from Feb. 22 to March 5. 

On Display: A bust of Septimius Severus, who served as Rome’s emperor from 145 to 211, is displayed at Vienna’s museum of natural history. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER

The seminar, sponsored by The Honors College at Miami Dade College, delved into the concept of global citizenship and challenges affecting the global community. During the program, we explored ways to create a more just and sustainable future.

Several sessions, including The United States of America & The World: Views From a Distance, taught by Austrian Historian Reinhold Wagnleitner, provided us with an outsider’s perspective of the role the United States plays in global politics. 

The discussion also shed light on the multifaceted relationships between nations and how global events impact people around the world. 

One of the most moving moments during our trip was when we visited the Dachau Concentration Camp in Southern Germany. At the site, we paid tribute to the thousands who died under the grip of fascism. 

Walking through Dachau was a stark reminder of the consequences of hatred and intolerance, prompting me to rekindle the need to emphasize understanding and compassion. 

The experience allowed me to gain insight, connections and experiences that will drive me to create a better world. 

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Monument: A statue honoring Archduke Albrecht Friedrich Rudolf Dominik of Austria stands in front of Vienna’s Albertina museum. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER
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City of Music: Vienna, the capital of Austria, is known for being the home of musicians such as Beethoven and Mozart. Pictured is downtown Vienna’s Graben square, one of the city’s major historical landmarks. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER
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Remembrance: A rose lays in a barrack at the Dachau concentration camp to honor the thousands of prisoners who died in the facility from 1933 to 1945. ULYSSES DEL PINO / THE REPORTER
Palace Of Fine Arts: The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna hosts one of the world’s largest collections of art from various historical periods. Its repertoire includes paintings from Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER
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Winter Wonderland: Pictured is a scenic shot of the Austrian Alps from the Schloss Leopoldskron Hotel in Salzburg. JULIAN DE CARDENAS / THE REPORTER