Fall International Students Bonding for a Semester Junior Sarah Treat laughs at junior Chris Minich as he eats a snack after a Bible study at the home of Dr. Monte Cox, professor of Bible and sponsor of the Fall 2000 HUG group. Minich and other members of this year's HUG group continued meeting with the Coxes during the spring in an effort to continue their relationships. When overseas semesters were complete, "he relationships that were formed did not stop at the departure gate. When students returned to school, the first thing on their mind was getting back with their new friends. The first few get tagethers were picture fests with authentic food and . many nostalgic memories. As the semester progressed, however, many international studies groups formed weekly Bible studies. The international studies program allowed students from all walks of campus life to come together for three months of eye-opening experiences. International studies students added a spice to Harding's student body. After returning from their experiences, students brought a world perspective to the campus. While students made memories that lasted a lifetime, they also built friendships that would last an eternity. Weekly gatherings helped students adjust to being back in Searcy, and they gave each other a form of support as they fought "reverse culture shock." The friendships formed at HUG, HUF, HUE and HUA were a continual source of support and happiness for Harding students. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Amy Baeder-Scarcy, Ark. HUF Justin Baeder-Houston, Texas. HUF Dan Baird-Eau Claire, Wis. HUA Kristen Barron-Fort Walton Beach, Fla. HUF Sheila Bateman-sl. Clair Shores, Mich. HUF Shaun Bell-Charleslon, Mo. HUF Robert Carris-livonia, Mich. HUF Kylie Cochran-Searcy, Ark. HUG Jeremy Cochran-Searcy. Ark. HUG Mike Culpepper-Haslet. Texas. HUF Kay Lynn Davis-N. Richland Hills, Texas. HUF Eric Dishongh-Destrehan, La. HU Cody Dye-Eric, Kan. HUG Josh Eacret-Pontiac. 1lI. HUG Katie Elliott-Lebanon, Conn. HUF Fall International Students 126 }----=-::::::...:::::::..:.=:.::..:::===--::....:..:::"'-"~ People
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