GoingGlobal Spring2025
PRESENTED BY THE KAREN AND STAN JOHNSON OFFICE OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Global Programs Coordinator
Rachel Anderson
Global Programs Assistant
Patti Bardy
Field Director
Dr. Erik Bardy
Safety and Security Advisor
Dr. Andrew Markley
Student Ambassadors
Tessa Nave
Hannah Evans
Abi Collier
Mason Nichols
Catherine Maher
2026 TRAVEL COURSES
FRANCE & GERMANY
January
SSFT 212
ITALY
January HUMA 200 HUMA 202 POLS 101
JAPAN
May
HUMA 303 RELI 248
GREECE
May
HUMA 202 WRIT 390 HUMA 271
BIBL 236
ECUADOR
May
EDUC 324
EDUC 387
Science, Faith, & Tech
Western Civ Civ Lit
Foundations of Poli Sci
$4,590 Anderson Bardy
$4,800 Coulter Barbour
Christ Civ World Religions
$5,200 Byun
Civ Lit
Travel Writing
Scripture & Theology for the Christian life
New Testament Books
Teaching Elementary
Social Science
Field Experience in Education
$6,199 Shepson Shepherd
$5,495 Dreves Culbertson
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
GraceMcMullen
Junior
ElementaryEducation
“I think it’s a good way to gain a new experience and perspective on different cultures while also learning and creating new friendships”
“I felt like we were able to get a taste of German culture, not just a tourism guide of the monuments we were there to see for the course.”
JennaStanski Junior MiddleLevelScience/English andElementaryEducation
“The professors who are leading the course also made the experience incredibly special to me. The two together made an excellent team and were hilarious to watch. Make sure to bring popcorn for the professor antics if you decide to sign up!”
“I would recommend this course to those who want to experience their learning in a more hands-on way. A lot of the SSFT course is historically located in Paris and Germany, and the ability to stand in those places and talk about the impact of the scientists who had studied there was incredible. It makes everything a lot more real as opposed to just a concept from a textbook.”
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
Ella Herrenbruck Sophomore
Piano and Voice Performance
“I thought an intersession would be a perfect way to scratch the itch of traveling abroad without committing to a whole semester away!”
“Dr. Coulter was such an experienced and riveting tour guide! He always had extra stories tucked away if I pestered him, and he has been so steeped in history and political science that he was just a wellspring of knowledge. He’s friendly and personable as well, and I felt very comfortable being in a foreign country with him and my classmates.”
“Instead of cramming to memorize dates, please consider taking a travel course so that you can experience what the professors are talking about, stand in the same room as the famous sculptures you’re reading about, and write papers based on buildings you have stood inside!”
“I struggle with mastery of dates and historical facts if I cannot anchor them to something physical or visible or real. Because of this travel course, I am walking away from Western Civilization with both a high grade and a deeper understanding of how our culture and world has been shaped over the past centuries, an understanding that will stick with me over years to come.”
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Edinburgh, SPOTLIGHT CITY:
Scotland
Edinburgh, the historic and cultural heart of Scotland, is a city where medieval charm meets modern vibrancy. As the country's capital, it boasts a striking skyline dominated by the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. The city's rich history unfolds through its cobbled streets, from the medieval Old Town to the elegant Georgian New Town, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1995. Home to world-renowned festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the city thrives with artistic expression, literature, and innovation. Whether exploring its hidden closes, climbing Arthur’s Seat for panoramic views, or immersing in its literarylegacy,Edinburghcaptivatesvisitorswithitstimelessallure.
IconicLandmarks
The Edinburgh Castle is a world-renowned cultural icon for Scotland. It is also a part of Scotland’s old and new towns of the World Heritage site. There are many building additions to it, but the oldest spot is St. Margaret’s chapel which was constructed in the 12th century. The Castlealsohousesthecrownjewels.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Old Town neighborhood has the classic winding cobble stone streets and old buildings one thinks of when thinking of Scotland. People used to live amongst the labyrinth of these streets here, but now it is mostly for tourists, consisting of tartan shops and pubs. You can also walk on the Royal Mile that links the castle to the royal palace.
Calton Hill is a historic neighborhood with monuments dating from Enlightenment. You can take a snap shot of the iconic hill with the Athenian style temple filling the frame. It offers great views of the city, which is bursting with pubs and shops but also regal residential townhomes.
Arthur’s Seat is one of four hill forts from 2,000 years ago. It’s within the Holyrood park which boasts lovely walks, wildlife and even volcanic geology. The park has multiple Site of Special Scientific Interests (SSSI) and there is ranger service on site
Fun Facts
The design of Edinburgh’s new town was based on the union jack flag as a tribute to the newly (at the time) formed United Kingdom
Edinburgh has the world’s biggest electric blanket (35 km long!)
It was installed beneath an uphill road to keep it from freezing in the winter
The Scottish crown jewels were lost for 100 years
They were hidden in 1707 for protection, and then they forgot where they hid them
Greyfriars Bobby is the most famous dog in Edinburgh, with a statue, a license, and a pub named after him He became the city’s image of loyalty when he spent every day for years by his master’s grave. He is now buried next to his owner and people come and leave sticks by his grave.
Arthur’s Seat
Calton Hill
Old Town
SPRING FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD: HOLI
THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS
CELEBRATED IN INDIA AND NEPAL
On the last full-moon day of Phalguna (Hindu month that usually falls around late February or March)
A Hindu festival in which people throw colored water and powders on one another in celebration of colors, love, and spring. It celebrates the eternal love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, and signifies the triumph of good over evil.
A popular saying during Holi: “Bura na mano, Holi hai!” which means “do not mind, it’s Holi.”
TRADITIONA L F O O DS OF HOLI
A spiral-shaped deep-fried dessert soaked in sugar syrup
A deep-fried pastry filled with coconut and dried fruits
Sugar syrup coated pancakes made with all-purpose flour, curd (yogurt), spices, khoya (dried milk solids) and topped with nuts
STREET FOODS
A savory snack of fried dough filled with cooked lentils and spices
jalebi
Gujiya
malpua
Chaat
Kachori
ICOLithuania’sJourney
On Saturday, March 1, our team departed for Lithuania. After about 36 hours of travel time, including a quick stop over in Frankfurt, Germany wherewehappeneduponaMardiGrascelebration,wefinallyarrivedatLCC in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Though mostly jet-lagged, we jumped in Monday morning with great expectation for the week. We attended the weekly Student Life and Engagement meeting and realized the week we had entered into was filled with challenging times: tensions between war-torn countries and the disheartening announcement of a discontinued major (a decision enforced by the federal government’s Department of Education), not to mention it was midterm week right before break. With newfound compassion, our team engaged with student life. Some members of our team helped with a Care Lab de-stress workshop, while others of us attended a discipleshipteammeetingwithstudentleaders.
In the afternoon, we toured the campus and then were taught some Lithuanian culture and history. Later, we travelled into Old Town Klaipeda and explored the historical sites and monuments. It was impactful to see the cultural context in which LCC was founded. Then for dinner we enjoyed some traditional Lithuanian food. Although full of activity, this first day introduced us beautifully to the welcoming LCC community and the culturally rich Lithuanian city. Our hearts were filled with awe as we saw how evident the Lord was workinginthelivesofhispeople.
In the following days, we engaged in several discussions about the mission and vision of Higher Ed in an International contextaswellaswhatthislookedlikeinamissionalsense.
These discussions were deeply impactful and brought up the importance of engaging in our communities in a way that points toward Christ.Ourmealswithstudentleadersalsounderscoredtheimportance ofconversationasthefoundationofministry.
After a meal at the Altena’s house, the home of the University Chaplain and the Director of Campus Life, we returned to campus and took part in a worship night. This time was so special as people from every tribe, nation, and tongue gathered together to worship our King. Although we were all from differing cultures, church backgrounds, and political views, we were united as children of God, praising our Father forallhisgoodnessinourlives.Thefollowingmorning,wewereableto help provide an Ash Wednesday service for students, staff and faculty. This was a sweet moment to direct our focus on the One whom we serve.
OnaChristiancampuswithonlyabout30%ofthestudentpopulationdeclaratively Christian, it was a special moment to remember that the One whom we serve is not limited by what we see, but that his plans are perfect and full of expectant joy. He can see the whole picture, and so we must take care and be faithful stewards of the workheplacesbeforeusandthepeopleweinteractwithonadailybasis.
During our time there, we were able to jump in and attend some of the classes along with the students. The classes spanned from World Civilization and Macroeconomics to Gospel Communication. Our team enjoyed the glimpses of daily life and could relate with the impending doom of midterms. It was fun to discusstheclasstopicswithalldifferingperspectives.
As a fun get-together, two of our team members led a Swing Dance class, a classic Grove City event, for LCC students and staff. Despite their hectic schedules,manyLCCstudentleadersparticipatedinthislaughter-filledworkshop.
Although we were all learning the basics, by the end of the night, students were swinging their partners round and round, excited about all the new moves they coulddo.Bytheendofthenight,wewereevendancingtofunlinedances.Toend our fun evening together, our team sang the Doxology, thanking the Lord for the sweet, sweet memories and opportunities to connect deeper with these students. During the week, the Doxology became a staple post-event song, a chance to fix oureyesontheKing.
As well as connecting with students at LCC, our team was able to engage with classic cultural experiences in Klaipeda. One morning, our team rode the bus to a church on the coast of the Baltic Sea, learned about the current movement for children ministry and young adult connect groups. Then afterwards, some of us jumped into the sea for a nice, refreshing polar plunge. We also had the opportunity to take a part in a metalworking workshop, learning about the importance of blacksmiths in Lithuania, especially during the world wars. Before we went on our ICO, we were versed some important historical context. Throughouttheweek,wesawtheevidenceoftheresilientcitizensandtheirfierce loyaltytotheircountryandpeople.
One of the most important living historical sitesinLithuaniathatourteamwasabletovisit was the Hill of Crosses. This was a sign of resistance during their Soviet occupation. Lithuanians (and now those from all over the world) would place crosses on this hill a sign of their faith. Although the Soviet soldiers would bulldoze the hillside, erasing every sign of a cross, soon the crosses would reappear. In all, our team had a very blessed time with the studentsandstafffromLCC.
GLOBAL
EDUCATION CELEBRATION
3.26.25
FEATURING TABLES ATTRACTIONS
Giant highland cow photo op
Espresso & Homemade biscotti
Bakery Crepes
Spicy noodle challenge
GERMANY
Beer (just kidding! sparkling apple cider)
SPAIN
Ventalls Spanish wafer cookies
Fattigmann
“CrispyNorwegianBows”
Fattigmann, which translates to "poor man's cookies” are traditional Norwegian cookies. Despite their modest name, these delicacies are rich in ingredients like sugar, egg yolks, cream, and cognac, making them a luxurious treat. Fattigmann cookies are deep-fried and shaped into intricate knots or bows, a tradition that dates back to the late 1700s or early 1800s in Norway. Similar fried pastries exist in various cultures, such as Italy's cenci fritti, France's merveilles, and Poland's chruściki. The name "Fattigmann" is believed to be satirical, as the ingredients were expensive and not commonly accessible to the poor. These cookies have been cherished across generations, especially during Christmas celebrations.
INGREDIENTS
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 tbs sugar
3 tbs heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 to 1-1/4 cups all- purpose flour
oil for deep-fat frying confectioner’s sugar
DIRECTIONS
Beat egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow. Add cream and cardamom; mix well. Gradually add flour until dough is firm enough to roll.
On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15-in. square. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut in 15x1-1/2 in. strips; cut diagonally at 2-1/2 in. intervals. In the center of each diamond, make a 1 in. slit; pull one end through slit 2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry bows, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 20-40 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Recipe by Taste of Home