Akio (Korea YCS student) My trip to India, to Bangalore, was part of the YCS exchange program, but it quickly became much more than just an exchange. Before arriving, my vision of India was mostly shaped by what the media shows: overcrowded cities, poverty, and constant chaos. I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. From the moment I arrived, India challenged my assumptions. Bangalore was vibrant, modern, and full of contrasts. Technology and tradition existed side by