England is drifting, deliberately setting itself apart from the rest of Europe, yet the country is tethered to the continent by history, culture and commerce. The cause of their isolationism — a reaction to the changes brought about by immigration — should not be perceived as a threat, but as an asset, as they are actually making England stronger in the long-term, as the changing face of my hometown, Croydon, may one day prove. I hope that Brexit will fail and that England will remain a driving force in Europe. The time we spent criss-crossing the continent was a powerful reminder that we all have to adapt if we want to survive and thrive in the future.