For travelling students, HUF 15 ~ Mi~tbry tb ,Lite T0 say that the HUF program results in a change of perspective would be an extreme understatement. In fact, any former HUFer would agree that spending a semesterinltalychanges one's entire world view. When not touring countless Florentine art museums, decorative Italian cathedrals, picturesque coastal towns"or medieval fortresses and castles, each HUF student travels to numerous European countries, enjoys Florentine culture and cuisine and takes advantage of student life at the villa. A typical class schedule atHUF is demanding during the short periods spent at the villa between tours and travelling, but students quickly adjust to the rigorous schedule. Free time in Florence is often spent watching thesun setfrom the dome of the Duomo, attending Florence soccer games and shopping for leather goods or jewelry in the enormous outdoor markets. After just a short time, Florence develops a special Significance for Harding students and begins to feel like their home away from home. Perhaps the most significant and life-changing aspect of HUF is thE way it brings history to life. From thE first day in Florence, students are able to see firsthand what they havE previously only seen in textbooksthe famous Ponte Vecchio, the homes of Michelangelo and Dante and the rolling Tuscan hillsides dotted with olive and cyprus trees. Later in the semester, the Acropolis takes onnew meaning as the students climb through the ruins, and Paul's speech in Acts 17 gains significance when read from the top of Mars Hill. Walking through the maze of catacombs inRome and singing in an early Christian house church are experiences that HUF students will never forget becausethey bring new meaning to their understanding of thesacrificesmade byChristianslong ago for the sake oftheir beliefs. The fellowship thatHUF students and faculty have allows students to grow spiritually with constant encouragement from each other. Harding University in Florence is an unforgettable experience that students will forever cherish. - Katie Elliott Junior Jill McDonald, senior Molly Carris, sophomore Shannon Humphrey, juniors Heather Golightly and Jenni Woodward, sophomores Claudia Stockstill and Kristen Barron play with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. HUF provided great op· portunities for students to see famous sights of Europe while on weekend and day trips. Photo supplied by Jill McDonald. Juniors Amy Baeder and Jill McDonald, sophomore Claudia Stockstill and juniors Jason Ashlock and Dawn Moses play in the surf at Cinque Terre, a popular Italian resort area. Cinque Terre was one of the favorite trips for many HUF students. Photo supplied by Jill McDonald. HUF ~ ~St:-'"u-'d~e-n-:t--;;L-Ci"'f-e --------j~
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