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Traveling Europe provides great bonding experience

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There are so many interesting places to visit in Europe. The main problem is narrowing down which places to visit, because there are too many to see in the span of four months. When I began planning my Study Abroad time in Oxford, I knew there would be many places I would want to go see, such as London, Rome, and Paris. I had the chance to spend ... [Read More…]

From fickle faucets to Magna Carta glory

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I had to get use to several minor differences between life in America and life in England. For example, the faucets on the sinks have given me constant grief. In the U.S. the sinks have one faucet with two knobs, one for hot water and one for cold water. Turning them both on will allow water to flow through the faucet and the temperature can be ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad creates opportunities

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Last February, during a break from Sing Song practice, I walked into the Campus Center to check my mail. I opened my mailbox and pulled out the long-expected envelope. Without hesitating, I tore it open and began reading. I made it through the first sentence before I ran shrieking through the Campus Center to tell my friends the good news. I had ... [Read More…]

Study abroad program to offer more destinations

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Among the many changes proposed in the new budget plan, the study abroad program may grant students more choices. Although the changes have not been finalized, Dr. Phil Schubert, university president, confirmed Tuesday that the study abroad program is planning to offer students more study abroad destinations. "We recognize there are a lot of ... [Read More…]

Interest meeting today for Study Abroad Honduras

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The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy will offer students the chance to learn about how they can study social entrepreneurship in Honduras next summer. An interest meeting for this new study abroad opportunity will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 301 of the Mabee Business Building. Dr. Jim Litton, associate professor of ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad at Oxford explores Spain, Portugal

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Students and faculty members of ACU in Oxford spread their cultural and intellectual wings last week as they toured the southern regions of Portugal and Spain. The tour, which included visits to a Christian environmentalist group, Christopher Columbus sites and a Spanish dance performance, was designed to enrich their classroom experience in ... [Read More…]

Uruguay Study Abroad numbers dip

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Significantly fewer students have participated in the Latin America Study Abroad program over the past two years, according to the International Education Office. While the Oxford Study Abroad program has had at least 30 students every spring semester and at least 20 students every fall semester since 2009, Latin America has not had 20 students ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad 2012 plans

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The Center for International and Intercultural Education will offer Study Abroad programs to Oxford, Leipzig, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, in spring 2012. Students interested in studying abroad during summer 2012, fall 2012 or spring 2013 should apply before they leave for Thanksgiving. Students studying abroad must take 15 credits for the ... [Read More…]

Global Reach: ACU students grow while doing mission work abroad

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Brian Johnston Mission Lazarus- Honduras Brian Johnston, senior education major from Abilene, was looking forward to a "cool" summer mission trip. Instead, he faced an incredible and moving journey he was not expecting. Mission Lazarus is a holistic mission, meaning it meets many different needs. The four branches of the mission are medical, ... [Read More…]

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