STARS Across the Globe
 SHAYLA JAMES
Shayla James is a senior Business Administration major with a minor in Chinese. Shayla has been involved in several campus organizations and activities such as being the Co-Founder and former president of OCU’s Generation Blessed Gospel Choir, a member of OCU’s Blue Tie Ambassadors, a member of Alpha Mu Theta Foreign Language Fraternity, a member of Blue Key Honor Society, and former OCU Women’s Basketball Manager; all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. In the of Spring of 2008, she applied for one of ten Taipei City Government Language Study Grants for Enhancing International Exchange. Shayla was awarded the grant to study for two semesters and will be attending the Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan. Shayla plans to enhance her knowledge of the Chinese language and culture and pursue a career in the field of International Business Relations.
 SUZI BONNOT
“I just accepted a job as a production intern with a company called CD International Entertainment in Shanghai, China. They have two divisions: Theatrical and Performing Arts Entertainment. I'll be working in the Shanghai office with the US companies being co-presented, as well as shows being produced by the company. The first project I'll be working on is the International Tour of Cinderella when it's in Shanghai next month, including a cultural exchange between the US company and a local performing arts school.
One of the reasons I applied for and accepted this position was the fact that while I was a student at OCU I heard so many wonderful, encouraging things from both Dean John Bedford and Jo Rowan about the entertainment industry in China. I am so excited and honored to have this opportunity to use everything I've learned at OCU while living and working in Shanghai.”
Suzi has a Bachelor of Science in Dance Management from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management and graduated Spring 2008.
AMANDA K. BRUNT
"I spent the semester based in Cairo, Egypt in the Middle East Studies Program. In addition to our scheduled classes for Arabic, Islam, Politics, and Conflict in the Middle East, we participated in many other activities. I took tabla (Egyptian drum) and Egyptian dancing lessons. We each had homestays for a week and I really got to know my host family. I learned how to navigate the Cairo metros and even how to direct taxi drivers in Arabic and bargain down my costs! It was quite an experience, and one that I will remember for a lifetime."
TOMMY JONES
The photos with the guys standing on a bridge and me by the monument were taken in Buenos Aires, Argentina during our fall semester of 2007. The other two (me by a river and a group of guys seated) were taken by Rio Parana in Rosario, Argentina where our sister school is located and my study abroad was conducted. The group of guys in the photo around a table have all came to OCU as part of our reciprocal exchange.
MONICA STOROZYSZYN
"Studying in France and having the opportunity to travel throughout Europe was the best thing I did for my education. I learned more about myself while learning about other cultures and history than I imagined possible."
Eiffel Tower photo: The Eiffel Tower at night. I can say that when it sparkling at night it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
Normandy: My trip to Normandy, the site of D-Day in WWII, was something I’ll never forget. There are no words that can really express what walking through those crosses taught me about war.
La Bocca della Verita: The Mouth of Truth, located in Rome, was something I was excited to get a chance to visit, especially after seeing Roman Holiday. In all honesty, I was more nervous than I should have been when I placed my hand in the mouth!
Hall of Mirrors: The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. The Palace at Versailles is one of the most ornate places I have ever been. I can’t imagine what it was like when it was used by French Royalty.
RENZA SHARPE
“Studying abroad in Spain was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had- I not only learned a lot about a culture, I lived the culture. I learned about art that I got to travel and see in person. It was amazing! Once you have studied abroad, your life changes forever.”
1st - A random building in Sevilla at night
2nd - In Triana with some friends after a tapas dinner
3rd - The cathedral in Sevilla (3rd largest in the world)
4th - Bullfight in Sevilla, Spain
MIKE HAXTON
"Study Abroad changed my life, simple as that. It expands your horizon, opens your eyes to the world. Study Abroad gives you the chance to see things you never thought possible or be in a situation that you couldn't have imagine. It is something I believe every person should do, not only so they learn about the world around them and other cultures, but also learn about who they really are and what kind of person they want to become."
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