Students studying French will have the opportunity to study abroad in Lille, France, May 31 through July 7. Yann Opsitch, instructor of French, said the program developed because he had been thinking about it since he began teaching French. He and his wife used to take students to France almost every summer to do mission work, but he wanted to ... [Read More…]
There and back again: The Morgan’s tale
"Love, do you want some coffee?" "No love, thank you." This is routine language between Ron and Janine Morgan. Each greeted the other with a kiss and unloaded their belongings around them in the Starbucks of the library. Dr. Janine Morgan, an instructor in the Core department, is dressed in her usual flowy Woodstock attire. Dr. Ron Morgan, ... [Read More…]
The Cowboys aren’t popular with the Brits, either
A normal person is 80 percent water. I'm now 80 percent tea. Instead of having holidays like Columbus Day and President's Day, the British have enough tea breaks to replace them. Studying abroad feels a bit like they dropped us on an island with some matches and shelter and waved good-bye. Except maybe not at all. Life without the Bean or food ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad early applications due Friday
The early application deadline for students who are planning to sign up for Study Abroad in Germany, Oxford or Uruguay  is this Friday. The early application deadline applies to summer 2013, fall 2013 and Montevideo in spring 2014. Applying early typically guarantees a spot, but is subject to certain circumstances on the completed application. ... [Read More…]
My passport has turned me into an existentialist
The complicated and soul-sucking process to get a passport has made me lose some hope in society. The first sign that there was something soulless about the process was when they told me not to smile. Smiling is apparently banned in passport pictures to help facial recognition machines in airports, but I think there is something deeply wrong with ... [Read More…]
Montevideo program remodeling
This spring's study abroad program to Montevideo, Uruguay is full of new opportunities, both cultural and educational. Nil Santana, originally from Brazil, has been teaching in the Department of Art and Design for the past 12 years. Santana will be accompanying students to Montevideo in spring 2013 for his first full semester teaching with a study ... [Read More…]
Shore Gallery displays Study Abroad art
The Shore Gallery is currently displaying an exhibit consisting of work produced by study abroad students. Jack Maxwell, professor in the department of art & design, said, "A visitor to the gallery should expect to see inspiring colorful works that are not only technically well executed but also quite expressive and personal in their ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad fair strives to spark interest
Information about the Study Abroad Program was provided to students in the Campus Center earlier this week as a part of the Study Abroad fair. The fair is an event that is presented by the Study Abroad office each semester. Tables set up in the Campus Center were full of pamphlets and other literature for students interested in the programs. The ... [Read More…]
Changes occur in Study Abroad lineup
Two major positions in the Study Abroad program, Director for International Education and Resident Director in Oxford, are now open. Dr. Kevin Kehl was the director of the Center for International Education at ACU for nearly 15 years, but in July, Dr. Kehl and his wife, Dr. Susan Kehl, moved to Searcy, Arkansas to begin teaching at Harding ... [Read More…]
Great experiences occur worldwide
Sometimes the most profound experiences occur during travel, before you even reach your destination. I've had several of these experiences throughout my travels around Europe. One profound moment occurred during our flight home from Stockholm, Sweden. We had just spent five days exploring the city, so by the time we got on the plane I was ... [Read More…]