by Lauren Ferraro | Feb 7, 2022 | Honors Abroad
During my study abroad experience, there was a constant theme, which started when Dr. Mark Phillips told us on our first day of class in Leipzig, Germany, that in order to grow we need to be uncomfortable. Well, I was definitely uncomfortable. Living in a country...
by Kelsea Abston | Jan 26, 2022 | Honors Abroad
As a kid, I was obsessed with Greek Mythology. My dream was to go to Camp Halfblood, and hopefully one day, Greece. I delved deeply into Greek Mythology, learning everything I possibly could about the heroes, Gods, Goddesses, and creatures. By the end of fourth grade,...
by Kaylee Wiginton | Jan 26, 2022 | Honors Abroad
On August 28, 2019, I left the U.S. with 19 strangers to go live with them in Leipzig, Germany for almost 4 months. When I left, I didn’t know any of them, I didn’t know any German, and I had hardly even been out of the country before. During these 15 weeks, I...
by Brookley Baker | Jan 24, 2022 | Honors Abroad
When people think of study abroad, they usually think of all the different amazing places and things those who are fortunate enough to go will see. My name is Brookley and God blessed me with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to study abroad in Leipzig, Germany in...
by Ashlen Pamplin | Jan 24, 2022 | Honors Abroad
Ever since I took Spanish II in tenth grade, I discovered my love for Spanish and decided that I wanted to study abroad in Montevideo. As soon as I could, I applied for study abroad and requested a grant from the Honors College, which I graciously received. This grant...
by Alexa Sanchez | Jan 24, 2022 | Honors Abroad
From August to December of 2019, I studied abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay, and it was a wonderful experience. The other study abroad students and I arrived in Montevideo on August 29. Diego Bravo, Uruguay’s Study Abroad director, showed us around Montevideo; we went...
