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by Stacie Freeman, M.S.S.W There’s a version of every trip that exists on paper. It’s neat. Organized. Carefully planned. Flights are booked. Hotels are confirmed. The itinerary is set. And then… there’s the version that actually happens. Our recent Bethel University Global Studies journey to Greece with Gleason and Henry County High Schools was a perfect reminder that while itineraries may guide us, they don’t define us. In fact, the most meaningful moments of this trip came

By Stacie Freeman, M.S.S.W. Some classrooms have four walls. Others have cobblestone streets, castle gates, and dramatic coastlines. This spring break, Bethel University / GCAC travelers – students, alumni, and friends – journeyed together to Ireland and Scotland. What unfolded was more than a study tour; it was a powerful reminder that education and connection continue long after graduation. Dublin: Where History Comes Alive Our journey began in Dublin, a city where history

Why Community-Led Nutrition and Health Programs Matter When I say the world is our classroom , I don’t mean travel for travel’s sake. I mean immersive, community-led learning that addresses real needs - especially hunger, nutrition, and health inequities that shape a child’s entire future. Guatemala makes that clear. Bethel University student, Raanan Sellers (right), takes a break from volunteering in Guatemala with Bethel University Global Studies and GCAC. The country’s bea

Listening to History in West Africa Benin • Togo • Ghana | December 2025 Content warning: This post contains descriptions of slavery, sexual violence, and human suffering connected to the transatlantic slave trade. The history described here is disturbing. If you could travel anywhere in the world to truly understand history - not just read about it - where would you go? For me, in December, it was West Africa. I often tell my students that education shouldn’t only be inform