For me I was free to meet truly moral people, not in a christian sense but who have thought about their life and their influence on others..
People who liked me for who I was, not because they were forced by the rules of the wts to "like" me.
People who were far more honest in their lifestyles, not feigning an impossible perfection, not hiding and sneeking around or having family connections in high places to save their asses.
People of all cultures who are proud of their culture, not forced into one homogenous group by Western ideals of materialism dressed as religion.
People who truly care for me (and others) despite having differing opinions and in fact encourage debate and challenge.
I could go on for pages.....