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Written by Kenzie James\/\/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harding University in Greece (HUG) is celebrating its 30th<\/sup> anniversary this year with a special study abroad program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication instructor Noah Darnell and director of photographic services Jeff Montgomery will take 30 students on a weeklong trip in Greece over spring break. The group will primarily be in Porto Rafti and Athens, with one day in Corinth. Vice President for Student Life Zach Neal, Executive Vice President Jean-Noel Thompson and their wives will also attend the weeklong program. The group will stay at the Artemis, the HUG property in Porto Rafti, with the spring 2025 HUG students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other study abroad trips, the students will not take classes while abroad. Montgomery said there will be a couple of class sessions to make sure students are comfortable with using their cameras and know the basics of taking pictures. The program will focus on the storytelling aspect of photography more than the technical components of making photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a short-term study abroad group with the idea that we\u2019re going to create some art for the hotel there,\u201d Montgomery said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the photographs made on the trip will be used to redecorate the Artemis. Montgomery said he wants photos that are deeper than touristy-looking photos to replace the art currently at the HUG property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you see something that grabs your attention, focus on it and explore it,\u201d Montgomery said. \u201cBecause if it\u2019s grabbing your attention, it\u2019s a worthy subject.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students practiced this concept at the Mardis Gras parade in Little Rock March 1 and photographed various subjects that caught their attention, including dogs, scenery and people. The event was an opportunity for the group to meet one another and practice with their cameras. Many of the students are not experienced photographers and are using cameras from the Communication Department\u2019s checkout room for the trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI like that a lot of the group\u2026 [doesn\u2019t] have photography experience, so we\u2019re all kind of just coming together and we\u2019re going to learn,\u201d Carlson said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are excited to explore the new culture and landscape of Greece, and to see how the others perceive it. Carlson said she is looking forward to the class sessions because it is an opportunity for the students to compare their photographs. Sophomore Nate Rabb, another student going on the trip, said he is looking forward to observing God\u2019s creation with like-minded people who have different perspectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited because in photography you are able to capture a still moment and enjoy it for as long as you\u2019d like,\u201d Rabb said.  \u201cGreece is a beautiful place, and there will be lots of opportunities to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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