World

Just over a month ago, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the country of Haiti, demolishing buildings and claiming the lives of thousands. Whether it is on the front page of the newspaper or on your local evening news at night, the impact of the devastation that seems so far away has been difficult to ignore—which is why some college women are choosing to take action.

As HC staffers touched upon during our study abroad week, heading overseas is a horizon-broadening experience for college students. By being exposed to famous landmarks and educating themselves through foreign culture and language, study abroad students often return home with a feeling of self-gratification. But what about those students on our campuses who come here for their education?