Washington -- Indonesian student Dedi Setiadi admits his opinion of the United States has not always been positive. "In the beginning, I was critical of the U.S. and its policies toward different countries," he said. In an interview with the Washington File, Dedi said his views changed after a year of living with a Mexican-American family in the United States. "This country is very diverse. I didn't see prejudice," Dedi observed. He appreciated learning about his host family's culture and sharing with them aspects of Indonesian culture. When he returns home, Dedi plans to help other Indonesian students learn about...
