Am I stupid for going to Iraq in a couple months?

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Are you feeling uncertain about your upcoming trip to Iraq after graduation? It sounds like an incredible adventure, especially with your classmate's family support in Baghdad and Babylon! While your parents may have concerns based on travel warnings, it's important to consider your excitement for cultural exploration. Engaging with a new environment can be a transformative experience, provided you stay respectful and aware.

After graduation I am planning on going to Iraq for 12 days with one of my classmates as a tourist. My classmates has a decent amount of family there, including his dad who we will be staying with most of the time. We will probably be in Baghdad and Babylon. My friend has ensured me it will be fine as long as I am respectful and don’t be stupid, not that I plan to be disrespectful or stupid. I made the mistake of telling my parents who are looking at US travel warnings to Iraq and really don’t want me to go. I think it would be an awesome experience and would be a complete culture shock, or whatever they say. If anyone has experience traveling there as a white American who could help let me know if this is stupid or if I should be fine?

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