“But God” Moments in Brazil
During prep week for International Immersion, we prepared our testimonies, fit in last-minute logistics, and made a late-night Walmart run to get the last few things we needed for our trip. However, the thing that stood out the most was the time we spent each morning listening to different speakers who encouraged us with both…
What 48 Hours in Alabama taught us
Sit back, take a moment, and imagine for a second that your current identity no longer defines you. Your money, your privilege, your livelihood, your innocence, your rights as an American have all been stripped away. You, (insert name here), are now a Venezuelan refugee. You and your family are on the run from your crisis-stricken country,…
What Changed You the Most?
Every year at this point in the spring, I make a point of asking our students a series of questions to test what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown. When I get to the question “So what single thing has changed you the most during your time here?” inevitably the answer is “community.” While this…