Seminar in Sustainable Urban Development

On Wednesday, May 20th, we had a seminar on alternative energy sources and sustainable city planning. We met our guide in a classroom under a solar tower in the city of Freiburg. We began with a powerpoint that had many facts about energy usage in Germany … Continue Reading ››

Week 2 in Nigeria

Our second week in Nigeria started with a tour of Vom Hospital and a relaxing swim at HBC resort. We're beginning to submerge ourselves deeper within the culture as we learned about the conflicts within Nigeria and the peace building efforts of Gopar Tapkida. We also volunteered the morning at Faith Alive Clinic where nursing … Continue Reading ››

Germany group worships in Basel, Switzerland

On Sunday, May 10 we went to Basel, Switzerland. After walking along the Rhine River we went to church at the Mitenand Fellowship. They were very welcoming and excited to have us there. The service was unique from many other services I've been to. They included … Continue Reading ››

Nigeria – the first week in Jos

Greetings from Nigeria! From the moment we arrived in Abuja, Nigeria we have been flooded with the kindness of Nigerians. Our safety is a high importance to the city of Jos and we all are feeling incredibly safe and protected. Everyone is having great, eye-opening experiences with our host families and are treated as if we … Continue Reading ››

Week 1 in Germany

The past few days have been very interesting. On Friday, I ventured away from home with 16 other EMU students, Moira, and our helper Salomé to discover the people, cultures, challenges, language, and great aspects of Germany. The plane ride was great relaxation and gave us … Continue Reading ››

Returning Latin America Cross-cultural Chapel

The returning Spring 2009 Guatemala Cross-cultural group shared reflections and adventures from their experiences in Central America in chapel on April 20. Listen to it on the EMU Podcast.