Elimu Community Light – TZ

Honors Political Science student, Nyah Hill, spends Spring 2025 in Tanzania learning everything she can about her home away from home.

Love and Healing

Along with a group of thirteen Whitworth students, I traveled to Guatemala, unaware of the profound impact this experience would have on us.

New Zealand Perspectives

New Zealand Perspectives Honors Junior Megan Hirasaki has been in New Zealand since July on a study abroad trip focusing on seeing viewpoints outside of her own. In this interview, she goes over what got her interested in studying abroad, what classes she’s taking, regional history and differences, and her favorite part so far. Megan… Continue reading New Zealand Perspectives

A Summer at Oxford

Over the summer of 2023, Kate Vaccaro undertook an intensive 4-week program at Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Going to Oxford had always been one of Kate’s dreams. “As a person who loves academics, the richness of learning there has always been appealing,” she said.

Real A.S Can Be, a Podcast: Jan Term in Italy

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In Jan Term 2023, a group of freshmen Honors students took a trip across Italy. Explore the journey with them through the perspective of two of the students, written in podcast format!

A Guide to the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Bargello Gallery: Jan Term in Italy

For Jan Term 2023, a group of Honors freshmen explored different parts of Italy. Explore some of these galleries through the eyes of two of the students.

A Magical Day in Assisi: Jan Term in Italy

While freshmen were exploring Italy, they had the opportunity to visit the city of Assisi. Read this story, written by two of the students, detailing that experience and the lessons learned.

Learning to Explore: Jan Term in Italy

Over Jan Term, freshmen honors students took a trip to learn in Italy. Read about the adventures of two of the freshmen and how they learned to venture into a new culture on their own, appreciate the art of the Borghese Gallery, and make new acquaintances.

A New Perspective: Students Attend Pope Benedict XVI’s Funeral

During the freshman Jan Term trip to Italy, some of the students had the unique experience of attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. Read about the insights and awe this experience inspired.

Wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica: Jan Term in Italy

2023 saw freshmen honors students travel to Italy for a Jan Term study away trip. Read the first of the series of transformational moments these students experienced.