Often times in our lives we are focused on ourselves and the things that immediately affect us. However, in a world that is becoming more and more connected, it becomes increasingly more important to look at the world in a holistic way. The world always has been and always will be interconnected, regardless of how vast it seems. In America, we are affected by what happens in Mexico, China, England, and anywhere else in the world, just as other countries in the world are affected by events that transpire in America. There is a great deal of insight that can be gained from being involved in global affairs. Having global knowledge also equips each of us with the tools necessary to instigate progressive change in the world. How can we seek to resolve the issues of the world, if we are not aware of what is affecting it?