A close relationship with a person from another culture can enhance your creativity. Expats who engage with the local culture are more creative upon their return home. Mixing with locals and learning their language makes you more successful as a professional.
Bridges between cultures are key, so maybe leaving home is not even necessary. Globalisation means that today an unprecedented number of cultures and ethnicities are being mixed. So cross-cultural bonds can be formed even in one's home country. Learning about a different culture increases cognitive flexibility and creativity.
