325-674-2728 honors@acu.edu
Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

by Cody Lucas| Fall 2024 | I had never traveled outside the U.S. before coming to Leipzig, Germany, this September, and I was both nervous and excited for my first time venturing to another country, which involved three months of being away from home in a completely...
An Ode to Oxford Friendships!

An Ode to Oxford Friendships!

by Abby Madera| Fall 2024 | Seeing the Northern Lights and wandering through the Alps were incredible, once-in-a-lifetime blessings, but the best thing I received from studying abroad in Oxford was the ability to find equal joy in my adventures that “didn’t feel real”...
Learning to Love Being Curious!

Learning to Love Being Curious!

by Alexandra Shewmaker| Fall 2024 | As I come to the end of my time here in Leipzig and the semester begins to close out, I am overwhelmed by everything that I have learned, every aspect that I have grown in, and all of the relationships that I cultivated here. As I...
The Importance of “Now”

The Importance of “Now”

by Olivia Gonzalez| Fall 2024 | This semester, I studied abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay. Coming into this school year, everything felt like a whirlwind, and I did not have time to try and imagine what my time in South America would truly look like. Now, being at the...
Third Time’s the Charm, Right?

Third Time’s the Charm, Right?

by Rebecca Blake| Fall 2024 | Traveling abroad is something that seems so romantic to me. The sights, the people, the food… It seems magical! I knew that I wanted studying abroad to be a part of my college education. I’ve had two experiences traveling abroad before...
The Ministry the World So Desperately Needs

The Ministry the World So Desperately Needs

by Ashlyn Wright| Fall 2024 | Before studying abroad, everyone was asking me if I was excited. Obviously, yes, but I had no idea what more would be in store for me here in the beautiful and unforgettable city of Montevideo. These experiences will forever be a...