Ashley Jackson of Searcy spends semester in Greece

2014 Feb 14

Ashley Jackson of Searcy (72143-8623) left Jan. 15 for a three-month semester studying abroad at Harding University in Greece (HUG).

As part of the HUG curriculum, Jackson is spending the semester immersed in Greek culture. Students have the opportunity to experience a Mediterranean cruise and visit historical sites in the Peloponnese, Northern Greece, Turkey and Israel. The group lives in Porto Rafti, Attica, cultivating new relationships with fellow students.

Students in the program have a full course load available to them taught by visiting Harding professors. The professors also travel with the students. The classes encourage exploration and interaction among the people of Greece.