I completed all my formal studies at the University of Valencia, but I have always been interested in experiencing science beyond my home institution. As an undergraduate, I participated in an Erasmus program at Nottingham Trent University, and during my PhD, I did a three-month internship at the Cologne Cluster of Excellence CECAD at the University of Cologne. Working alongside researchers from different countries has shown me how the diversity of perspectives enriches the scientific process and fosters innovative thinking.