EMU Intercultural Learning

Reflections on Life in Europe

I started off this cross cultural thinking that I had a leg up because I had traveled out of the country to Europe before, but I was sadly mistaken. Last time I was with my group of 20 something people carrying huge suitcases and matching backpacks, moving like a herd through towns with a tour … Continue Reading ››

Week Two: Vienna

Group photo after tea, coffee, and snacks at Ilse’s apartment.
Ilse Friesen has been a great connection for us here in Vienna. Because of her, I feel like we have been able to immerse ourselves more into the culture than we would have otherwise. … Continue Reading ››

First explorations in Vienna

13 May 2017 Overall the past six days have been crazy and fun. I chose to go on this trip to experience traveling across the world for the first time. My second trip via plan e was a lot better than my first, less motion sickness and more sleep than I thought. Going through customs for … Continue Reading ››
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The Journey is Home

By: Adam Harnish
It's really difficult to sit down and only write about one or two things that we’ve been doing on this cross-cultural. I feel like there is so much that I want to share, and so many incredible, spectacular sights and landmarks that have been so meaningful to everyone on the group, and I … Continue Reading ››
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Prayers for Coach O. from Jerusalem

By: Sierra Martin
Whether you're at home with your loved ones or across the world engrossed in other cultures, no one can remain untouched by news of friends and family experiencing deep suffering. Our cross-cultural group was saddened and upset by the news about former coach Britten Olinger and the extent of the injury he sustained in the accident. … Continue Reading ››
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Unexpected Greatness

By: Kieran O'Leary
It’s crazy to think that just 3 months ago I was back in the states getting ready for a trip I never thought I would have done. While packing up my suitcase and backpack I was thinking about all that might come out of an experience like this.  The new Spanish I would learn, the … Continue Reading ››
Group Photo at National Palace

International Women’s Day

By: Mariah Denlinger
8 March 2017 In honor of international women's day, we did the only logical thing to celebrate: and that was eating cake. With much glee, we sang and celebrated the birthdays of those from February and March, in addition to celebrating women and the women in our lives. After our cake break, the guys so kindly … Continue Reading ››
Group Photo at National Palace

Frequently used phrases

By: Riley Swartzendruber
1 March 2017 Frequently Used Phrases When I first thought about learning a new language, I thought the most difficult thing would be the grammar. While grammar is tricky, I've found the hardest thing to be the vocabulary. You can understand how the grammar works all you want, but it is meaningless when you don't know the … Continue Reading ››
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The Q’eqchi and reflections on culture

By: Katrina Poplett
27 February 2017 In between our two three-week semesters of Spanish classes in Guatemala City, our group had a 10-day trip to Alta Verapaz and Peten. These are departments in the north of Guatemala. During this time, we experienced three different cultures and activities. We began our week with a host stay in a Q’eqchi village … Continue Reading ››
Group Photo at National Palace