71 A Glimpse Inside of HUE Throughout our semester abroad we visited fifteen countries and experienced a multitude of cultures. Whether that was the difference in language and customs - like how if you order a latte in Italy you will get a cup of hot milk, or when you are communicating with police and they don’t speak your language, it makes things a lot more difficult. This trip is one that will be reflected on by all the students that went, and we grew in several aspects of our life, one would be our faith. We started in Iceland and saw some of the most beautiful landscapes on the earth, validating the evidence of a creator. We then moved to one of the biggest cities in Europe (London, England) which showed God's ordained plan in the form of a timeline. In England you can walk from church to church and see how the gospel spread across the city and Europe through the years. There were numerous stories of how God was seen throughout our trip as he brought us safety and provided for us in times of stress, and just worked through people to show us his interworking’s through history. Along with how much we learned we became world travelers; this trip enhanced our independence and developed our street-smart skills as well. This trip is one of the best things that Harding offers and provides an opportunity that we may never have again. It gives students a foundation of how to travel, what to expect and where we should go in Europe. Written by John Cox It’s always been a dream of mine to go on The Amazing Race, but this past fall I got the chance to make it a reality through HUE. Visiting 16 countries in less than 90 days is no small task, but with the help of 38 other friends I was able to find energy to keep traveling. My personal favorite places that we went, were Florence, Italy and Palma de Mallorca, Spain. From nearly getting detained by police in both Germany and Hungary to summiting the Acrocorinth in Greece, the memories that I created on this trip will last me a lifetime. Seeing the David in person was incredible, as was trekking across a glacier in Iceland. What surprised me is how fun everyday tasks were in Europe. Buying groceries suddenly went from a normal thing to a huge adventure as Gannon Foxx and I navigated our way through Tesco. One of my favorite aspects of life is the idea of meandering off the beaten path, so some of my favorite times were when we’re in places that weren’t as touristy or crowded. Forging your own path is maybe the most fun thing to do in life. I was able to learn a huge amount of history and culture in several new places. In case you’re wondering, British food is exactly as bad as people have said and their people are worse. This said, England was amazing, and I’d go back in a heartbeat. The sheer amount of bucket list items that HUE crosses off is more than enough reason to go, and I was able to do so alongside incredible friends both new and old. The bonds created on this trip are greater than any landmark we might have seen, and their continuation after HUE ended are my favorite souvenirs. Written by Jackson Pschierer
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