80International Aaron Utley | (’08) | HUG Spring 2006 I would say that it was obviously a life-changing experience and has since spurned a passion for travel and learning about other cultures. So I’ll always hold my time there as well the people I traveled with in a special place in my heart. Emory Thompson | (’19) | HUA Fall 2016 Studying abroad was a bucket list trip. It was eye opening to experience other cultures. It is a semester I will always treasure. Lee Anne Russell | (’86) | HUF Fall 1983 My semester at HUF was a highlight of my time at Harding. The friendships, the travel, the sights, and all the experiences are wonderful memories that I cherish! Kendra Neill | (’22) | HUE Spring 2019 My time abroad was one of the best experiences I had while at Harding. I was a bright-eyed 18 year old, on the streets of London, figuring out who I wanted to be as a person in a new stage of life. And not only did it embolden me as a person, but I also met the people that would become my dearest friends for the rest of my time at Harding. Melissa Ritchie Posey | (’10) | HUG Spring 2008 I will never forget my semester abroad. Following Paul’s journey through the Bible in real life made it all so real for me. Standing in the Jordan River will be an experience I will never forget. Zachary Green | (’12) | HUG Spring 2011 My time in Greece was amazing! Being able to walk in some of the same places as Jesus and his disciples did is an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend anyone thinking about it to do it. You may never get another opportunity like it in your life! You will also make lifelong friends! Dale Coley | (’05) | HUG Summer 2005 Harding University in Greece allowed me to see the world, make some lifelong friends and strengthen my faith through our study of Acts. That summer provided countless memories that I will always cherish. Meghan Ebright | (’10) | HUG Summer 2009 Traveling abroad with the HUG program was a whirlwind of moving movements, adventure with new found friends, and being immersed in beautiful cultures and communities. Walking the same streets as biblical characters and cruising along the Nile, among many other excursions, brought to life all the stories I heard since childhood and made a profound impact on my faith. Sterling McMichael | (’19) | HUA Fall 2016 My experience studying abroad changed my character, my worldview and ultimately my life. My time on HUA 2016 impacted [me] so much I moved internationally and that allowed me to meet my wife. Bridgette Tomlinson | (’14) | HUG Summer 2016 I went to HUG summer 2016. I traveled to 14 different countries in three months learning the beauty in God’s creation and people. I now read in scripture in color after being able to walk where Jesus walked and visit the cities we read about in the Bible. Andrea Stark Bishop | (’97) | HUE Fall 1995 During the semester I spent in the United Kingdom, I truly believe I discovered who I was meant to be. I found the part of myself that wanted to learn more, to be more, to go more. I learned to get on a train or a bus and go wherever I wanted to go. For a small town girl from Oklahoma, London opened doors I didn’t even know existed. Mary Katherine Kundmueller | (’16) | HUA Fall 2013 Study abroad was not only an opportunity but the gift of a lifetime. HUA not only opened my eyes to a whole new world but led me to getting a degree overseas, living abroad and following my dreams. Victoria Karkau Hutcherson | (’23) | HUF Summer 2021 Attending HUF expanded my worldview in so many ways, but specifically in the way I interacted with different cultures. I am forever grateful for the impact Robbie, Mona, Ethan, as well as the other HUF staff had on me. Aidan Haslam | (’22) | HUG Summer 2020 My time in Greece allowed me to walk in the footsteps of apostles and to see how far God’s hands reach into his creation. I saw history, art, philosophy and language connect and expand my understanding of the world through Harding as I was shown a community of connection. Alumni reflect on the lasting impact of International Programs
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