http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad Wendy Lippert, Director of the EpiCenter Thu, 22 May 2008 18:16:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love Messiah commencement. I love how educators line the soccer field and congratulate the seniors as they take their final walk together before they are college graduates. I love the students’ enthusiasm: the cheers, the hat tossing, and the photos. I love seeing graduates meeting up with family and ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2008/05/22/graduation-and-goodbyes/ The EpiCenter is quiet. Usually a lively place with back-to-back student visits, the EpiCenter seems . . . well . . . lifeless. I MISS THE STUDENTS! I don’t begrudge them their spring break. They worked hard and deserve a rest. But, I am already looking forward to them ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2008/03/18/the-epicenter-is-too-quiet/ The TV news anchor was predicting snow. I braced myself for the roadside shots: piled up dirty snow, bumper to bumper traffic, and reports of accidents and closings. Instead the camera focused on a beautiful gothic building dusted in snow on a quiet, serene street. The newswoman was gushing. ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2008/02/05/january-in-england/ The semester is coming to a close, Christmas is almost here, and the EpiCenter is looking quite festive. Here are some photos of the office. Merry Christmas! Wendy http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/12/13/epicenter-christmas-photos/ Christmas has arrived in the EpiCenter. Yes, I know it is still November, but we are so full of Christmas joy, we just couldn't contain ourselves. Here is the top 10 reasons to visit the EpiCenter during the weeks leading up to Christmas. 10. Pretty Poinsettias 9. Hear Michele say, "Festoon" (her ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/11/28/christmas-in-the-epicenter/ Most of the students who plan to study abroad in the Spring have submitted their applications and are waiting for their acceptance letters. We have students applying to Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Uganda. And 16 students ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/10/30/applications-deadlines-are-right-around-the-corner/ Returning students celebrated with international desserts, Greek music, and loads of memories at the Welcome Back Reception in the EpiCenter last week. Dining Services outdid themselves with melt-in-your mouth treats like Kenya snaps, that we though tasted like creme brulee in a roll, Brazilian nut cake, and Ten Gok (fried ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/09/20/welcome-back-reception/ The Abroad View magazines arrived today with Carolyn Eanes' story. If you want a copy, stop by the EpiCenter. I ordered 100 :) You can also view Carolyn's article, "Behind Prison Walls" online. Read it with a box of tissues. http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/09/11/link-to-carolyns-story/ English major Carolyn Eanes, who graduated this spring is going to have her article "Going Behind Prison Walls." published in the fall edition of Abroad View magazine. The article highlights Carolyn's Fall 2006 experiences serving in an Ecuadorian prison during the semester that she studied at the University of San ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/08/10/shes-getting-published/ Welcome to the EpiCenter Blog. I am happy you found me. I am the Director of the EpiCenter, Wendy Lippert. I have had the pleasure of helping students discover their world for the past 13 years. If you want to find out more about our programs, visit the EpiCenter web ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/studyabroad/2007/08/08/welcome-to-the-epicenter-blog/