Harding University in Florence is a ... Unique Adventure ollege life is full of many new and wonderful experiences. Dr. Burks continually reminded students of the many exciting opportunities at Harding. One experience, which could only be discovered in Italy, was the university's unique program which enabled students to explore new cultures, new people and new customs. Each semester a group traveled to Europe to stay at Harding's villa in Florence. According to Laura Rice , the experience was a time to "study intensively in Italy for the first month, then travel to France, Spain, Germany, Rome and Greece. " Rice found HUF appealing because of the Italian lacguage and because it was such an "eye-opening experience." Andrea Shelly also enjoyed her experience in Italy. She said the biggest lesson she learned was how lucky she is to live in the states. Rice and Shelly have special memories that will be with them forever. One of Rice 's most memorable experiences was getting to know the people in the Italian church and becoming part of people 's lives who are so different. HUF was truly a unique experience for all those who attended. Chapel presentations about the experience always included an appeal to other students to take advantage of this great program. --Laura Lynn Gary Florence is rhe sighr of H arding's v illa in Jason Emerso n v iews Florence from a winEurope. Students traveled to I I LTF every dow in the Museo Del Barge llo. Students semester and during rhe summer. experi enced new cultures while in Europe. Student Life 31
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