Honors Abroad – Montevideo Fall 18

Honors Abroad – Montevideo Fall 18

Since I have gotten back from Uruguay, I have seen several people who have asked me, “How was your trip?!” Unfortunately, I had just a few minutes to give them an answer. How on Earth do I summarize four months in just a couple of minutes? How do I summarize four...
Appreciate the little things – Oxford Fall 18

Appreciate the little things – Oxford Fall 18

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the monotony of everyday life; it seems each day melts into another, leaving you in a haze of drudgery. It can feel like the focus of life is mindless production without regard to conscious experience. Every day is filled with...
How Lucky are We- Leipzig Fall 18

How Lucky are We- Leipzig Fall 18

This past fall was the first semester of my senior year at ACU. I always imagined this school year being full of moments I would cherish forever and to say I had no idea what I was in for is an understatement. For 15 weeks, I spent my semester 5,334 miles from campus...
Spanish Abroad – Fall 18

Spanish Abroad – Fall 18

  Study Abroad was a transformative experience. I had the opportunity to travel to four different countries, walk on a glacier, hike in the Andes, climb Manchu Picchu, and grow closer to 12 strangers. While surrounded by the Spanish language in everyday life, I...
Magic of Montevideo – Fall 18

Magic of Montevideo – Fall 18

     In the fall of 2018, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay. During my time there, I took classes exclusive to the Spanish language including the subjects of literature, culture, and linguistics. All the while I got to live among 12 students...