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Russian and Me
by Annmarie Utech, senior Annmarie is torn between two loves. Russian and I broke up yesterday. It was not pretty. He found out about Arabic. We had met at the airport, as do most cliché and typical...
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Our Russian Sanctuary
by Mai Vu, sophmore The sanctuary of the Russian church in Vladimir. Emmanuel Church in Russian city of Vladimir could be mistaken for a large boarding house. From the outside, the façade does not...
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Camel Trekking in Jordan
The Around-the-World Semester group during our 6-hour camel trek through Wadi Rum.
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Flotilla of Concordians: Israel’s Dead Sea
ATW team salt-soaking in the Dead Sea on October 11.
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Shout to the Lord: A Night of Worship in Jerusalem
by Amanda Bieniek, senior I step out into the busy streets. Darkness covers this beautiful city. The Jaffa gate stands visible as I pass through and continue on to my destination. My heart is...
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Bound for the Promised Land
by Aaron Bird, sophomore Aaron and Professor Lee wade in the Dead Sea while waiting for their ride. It is a strange feeling to have your flip-flops nearly lifted off your feet from the buoyancy of salt...
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The Sacred Phalanges of St. Catherine
by Christine Gilbert, senior St. Catherines' Monestery - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt Not more than ten feet in front of me stands a Greek Orthodox priest blessing a bowlful of cheap, imitation silver rings...
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Jose and the Giant
By Brock Powell, senior [Brock had a medical emergency and left the trip in Kenya to return home for care. Please keep him in your prayers as he recovers. He is greatly missed by the rest of the...
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Waterfall Chat
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, we thoroughly enjoyed the natural beauty of the country. On our first full day there, we hiked through a rainforest to reach a nearby waterfall. Zach Oedewaldt explains what we...
View ArticleThe Golden Triangle
The ATW II team moves around very rapidly and through many different countries. Sometimes, remembering the geography of where we are is the most difficult part of the trip. Nicole describes the...
View ArticleThai School Activities
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Rounders taught English classes at a local middle school. Students are often intrigued but shy around a group of more than thirty foreigners. In order to break down barriers...
View ArticleTerrible Towel, Tremendous Tradition
Written by Amber Arandas. I can’t recall the last time I missed an entire football season. Traveling on the Around-the-World Semester® II means that there will be one less Steeler fan watching this...
View ArticleLanguage Learning
On the ATW II trip, we are learning the foundation of eight total languages. Howard explains how learning languages has impacted this trip, particularly in Vietnam.
View ArticleA Little Bit of “Nun-Sense”
Written by Trenton Semple I stuck my arm underneath the right arm of the Indian man and lifted. My friend Jim did the same on his other side. The man let out a loud scream and dug his nails into …...
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India can be a very overwhelming place. The noises, smells, sights, crowds, and even the flavors of food are very vivid and unique, and sometimes you just don’t quite know what to make of it. Trent and...
View ArticleLoving on Didi
Written by Katryna DaCosta. The first day of serving I was at Nirmal Hriday also known as Kalighat, the Mother Teresa house for the destitute and dying. I was guided by one of the sisters into a seat...
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