"This trip has inspired me to continue to travel overseas and discover the beauty of other countries. I would never have had the chance to visit not one, but three European countries if not for the Honors Program at Mount Olive College. I am grateful for this opportunity." - Jelena Atkins
"I was born in Landstuhl, Germany, and shortly after my birth my family went back to the United States. This was the first time I traveled outside of the country. In traveling to Europe there have been so many different things that I have seen. Most interestingly this trip has been transformational in that I now see that, as a country, the United States is still growing and developing: in culture, in the arts and in thought. I am reminded that through this stage of our existence, still so young and still growing, we can still make revolutionary decisions about water conservation and nature preservation. We can still make diplomatic decisions based upon the historical events of Europe, who is like our mother continent, to promote peace. It may be a naive perception and thought, but naivete and tenacity is the basis of all greatness and innovation." - Brianka Morgan
"As we traveled, we met many different people from all over the world which really helped me to see that the world is more diverse than I could ever imagine. This was my first time ever traveling outside of the country and it allowed me to appreciate everything I have here in America. Also, it gave me motivation to learn other cultures and languages." - Crawford Bolton
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