Vol. 14, March 2025

March was a month full of adventure for our study abroad programs, with students exploring new destinations and deepening their understanding of history and culture. For the first time, a group of students spent Spring Break in Greece on a special photography trip, capturing moments from the HUG experience. Meanwhile, the full-semester groups continued their journeys—HUG traveled through Turkey and the Peloponnese, HULA explored Peru’s coastal and highland regions, and HUF toured Southern Italy and Sicily. Keep reading for a closer look at their experiences!
Spring Break in Greece!

Over spring break, 30 students from various majors traveled to Greece with photography professors Noah Darnell and Jeff Montgomery for a hands-on photography experience. As they explored Athens and joined the full-semester HUG group for a tour of ancient Corinth, they captured stunning images while documenting part of the semester abroad. This trip also took place during HUG’s 30th anniversary, making it a memorable time to experience Greece. In honor of this milestone, we invite HUG alumni to share their favorite photos and memories with us at international@harding.edu—we may feature them in an upcoming newsletter or social media post!
HUG

Harding University in Greece

The HUG group had an incredible month exploring both Turkey and Greece. Their journey began in Turkey, where they visited the seven churches of Asia, walked through the ruins of ancient Troy, and explored the lively streets of Istanbul. Highlights included taking a hot air balloon ride, visiting the historic Blue Mosque, and the iconic Hagia Sophia. Back in Greece, they toured the Peloponnese region, visiting Corinth and Epidaurus before taking in the seaside beauty of Nafplion. They also explored Mycenae, home to ancient Greek legends, and walked among the ruins of Olympia, where the Olympic Games began. From biblical history to ancient wonders, this month was filled with unforgettable experiences.
HULA

Harding University in Latin America

HULA students spent the month exploring Peru’s coastal and highland regions. Their first trip took them to Nazca, where they viewed the famous Nazca Lines before heading to the sand dunes of Paracas for an exciting afternoon of dune buggies and sandboarding. A boat tour of the Ballestas Islands brought them up close to Peru’s coastal wildlife, and they finished the trip exploring Lima’s historic neighborhoods and museums. Later, the group traveled to the Colca Valley, where they stayed with Quechua-speaking families in the village of Coporaque. They helped with farming, learned traditional cooking techniques, and experienced local culture firsthand. The trip ended with breathtaking canyon views, hikes through ancient ruins, and a visit to Cruz del Condor to see the Andean condors.
HUF

Harding University in Florence

HUF students started the month with a week of independent travel before returning to campus for classes. Soon after, they set off on their Southern Italy trip, visiting the ancient Greek temples of Paestum and exploring the ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius towering in the distance. Some students took advantage of a free day to visit the island of Capri, enjoying its breathtaking coastal views. The month concluded with an unforgettable journey through Sicily, where they explored historic cities, toured ancient ruins, and took in the island’s stunning scenery. Alongside their travels, students balanced plenty of class time, deepening their understanding of Italy’s rich history and culture.
International Programs Breakout Chapel

    This month, we held our third breakout chapel of the semester, focusing on how fall study abroad students can use their experiences in their future careers. Candice Moore, Anna Yingling, and Avery Smith from the Center for Professional Excellence led a session on leveraging study abroad for the job search, offering practical advice on how to highlight global experience in résumés and interviews.
Special Opportunity to Enroll in COMM 1010 in Greece this August!

    End your summer with an unforgettable adventure in Greece! From August 3–15, 2025, you can tour Athens and Corinth, relax on beautiful Greek beaches, make new friends, and more—all while earning credit for COMM 1010 – Communication Principles. This short study abroad experience helps you get a jump start on the fall semester while exploring one of the most historic and scenic destinations in the world. The cost of the program is $1,700 plus fall tuition, with financial aid available. Space is limited to 24 students, so don’t miss your chance! Click here for more information. 
Sign Up to Enroll in This Program!
New Additions to HUF Fall 2025!

    This fall, students will not only visit the iconic sites of Italy—such as Rome, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast—but will also spend a week in Greece at our HUG campus, exploring Athens and Corinth. As the semester winds down, students will travel to the enchanting Christmas markets of Northern Italy before boarding the Bernina Express, one of the world’s most scenic train rides, which will take them across the Swiss Alps and end in Zurich, Switzerland. Don’t miss out on this adventure—spots are still available!
Sign Up to Study Abroad!

Photo Credit

Banner image from Jeremy Daggett

Spring Break in Greece

  1. Touring Athens with Mars Hill and the city in the background from Steven Chandler
  2. Photographing the Acrocorinth from Lacey Bortell
  3. Photographing the Acrocorinth from Lacey Bortell
  4. HUG and Spring Break at HUG groups visiting ancient Corinth from Steven Chandler

HUG

  1. Touring ancient Ephesus from @HardingU_Greece
  2. Riding hot air balloons in Turkey from @HardingU_Greece
  3. Riding hot air balloons in Turkey from @HardingU_Greece
  4. At the Library of Celsus in Ephesus from @HardingU_Greece
  5.  At the Blue Mosque in Istanbul from @HardingU_Greece
  6.  Shopping in Istanbul from @HardingU_Greece

HULA

  1.  Playing with llamas from Jayda Mullins
  2.  Riding horses from Raquel Webb
  3.  Zipline from Jeremy Daggett
  4.  Riding Dune Buggies from Ethan Ashmore
  5.  Colca Canyon from @hulagins_2025
  6.  Enjoying the desert from Carley Gray
  7.  Visiting the Colca Canyon from Jeremy Daggett

HUF

  1. Touring Paestum from McLane Ramsey
  2. At Pisa from McLane Ramsey
  3. Visiting the island of Capri from McLane Ramsey
  4. Posing with Mount Vesuvius from McLane Ramsey
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