Coming to the New program United States of is in the works of America... or not. being approved Discover by Melanie Crowson by Rachael Riehl Within: To even attempt to delve into what The Cologne Business School (CBS) is is the complicated monster such as im- an international campus which allows a migration can be compared to trying to variety of students to study in a differ- view a submerged rock two feet below ent culture while earning course credit the surface of Waco Creek. in the business field. The visibility lasts for a short time, CBS is accredited by the foundation and one is usually shocked by the re- for International Business Administra- sults, or lack thereof. tion Accredidation and is the official With the United States’ Office of business school of the European Uni- Homeland Security tightening the coun- versity of Applied Sciences. try’s borders, it is becoming more diffi- The school is located in Cologne, the cult for foreigners to immigrate to ‘the fourth largest city in Germany. This lo- land of the free and home of the brave.’ cation is convenient for travel and sight The costs of immigrating to the seeing as it is in the heart of Europe. Director’s Letter United States- whether as a temporary A few academic programs offered 2 or permanent resident- are not even in through the CBS study abroad program the price range of an average, blue collar are: Asian Pacific Management, Tourism Photo Contest American citizen. Event Hospitality Management and Im- 3-4 Fees for documents can range from port and Export Management People Around the $50-$100, depending on how they are Dr. Steve Gardner discovered the World Sharing obtained. One can access documents program and is heading up the process such as student visa, work visa, tourist of organizing approval for the study 5 visa, permanent visa and others via the abroad program. It is hopeful that the Popular study abroad government Web site, www.uscis.gov, Cologne study abroad choice will be programs via postal services or other Web sites available for both summer and regular that function to help make the com- semester sessions. 6-7 plicated process of immigrating to the Although Baylor currently offers International Rec United States easier. several programs in Germany, the CBS Social When added up, the cost to immi- program is unique in that there is no 8 grate to the United States is just under German language prerequisite. This $1000 - for now. program also benefits busniess majors Story behind the “Coming to America was tough,” said by offering a variety of career services. story international Baylor junior Rafael Silva. These services include business fairs, 9 “There were so many fees with lots contacts with European business firms, Meet the CIE staff and lots of paper work - and I was only porfessional job coaching, reasearch applying for a student visa.” Silva said. techniques and training for swift em- 10-11 ployment upon graduation. Lock of Love The CBS study abroad program will 12 Continued on page 12 be an assest to Baylor. The Baylor Global Connection Page 2

A LetterThe from the Chief’s Jo Murphy Chair and DirectorChit-Chat of International Education

Baylor goes global through Center for International Education

Gaining cultural awareness for education is main goal

While it isn’t possible to recount in any real detail all the events of our office, the following summary may convey some sense of our activity: For the academic year 2006-2007, 788 students studied in programs outside of the United States. Of those that studied abroad, 268 studied in semester or year- long programs with 520 studying in short-term summer programs. During this academic year, 36 semester or year-long programs were offered in 21 different countries. Twenty-nine summer pro- grams were offered in 14 different countries. The Center for International Education inaugurated a new program, Baylor Theatre in Paris, with several programs in the final stages of approval. Our office provided orientation and immigra- Editors: tion services to 393 international students and Melanie Crowson 27 scholars from 71 different countries. The top Janna Quinn fields of study were business, information sys- tems, engineering, Chemistry, Biology, and Phys- Rachael Riehl ics. In this, the fourth year of awarding the Goo- Contributing Writers: Morrison drich Schoarship, collectively, 44 students re- Kiki Gao ceived $99,750 in scholarship assistance. Soon, we should be able to distribute additional funding from the James Vardaman Katie Gulley International Study Scholarship and the Phi Beta Kappa University Scholars In- Kirsten Schunk ternational Scholarship. Rafael Silva We continue to work on establishing a Global Living and Learning Center. This Dr. Charles Weaver will comprise suites accommodating 4 to 6 students who will exchange language expertise and cultural awareness. At least one student per suite will be a native Fangfang Zhang speaker and cultural representative of the focal language and culture. The desired outcome is to better prepare students to function intellectually, professionally, Photographers: socially and spiritually in a world of diversity, both domestically and abroad. Thomas Cerny The Center for International Education will continue to pursue the vision of its mission, which instructs to emphasize global education by “sending Baylor to Kiki Gao the world,” and “bringing the world to Baylor.” Please stop by and visit. Kirsten Schunk Gretchen Musgrave Cordially, Janna Quinn

Professor Michael Morrison Professor and William Boswell Chair of Law Contact Info: Located on second floor of W.R. Poage Legislative Library Hours: 8 a.m to noon, 1-5 p.m. The Baylor Global Connection Page 3

Global Learning brings story home Winning photograph is solid as a rock

A story captured, solidified in stone

By Rachael Riehl

An event that has gained momentum in the popularity department in which the study abroad students participate is the Study Abroad Photo Contest. The contest is held once every fall. Three categories that make up the con- test are: landscape/cityscape, art and ar- chitecture and people. As students trek to foreign lands to further their education, adding an as- sortment of stamps to their passports and gaining new cultural experiences, many pictures are snapped along the way. To each student, these photo- graphs represent much more than what meets the eye. This is the very reason why the in- ternational photo contest is so unique, Struck by the unique architecture, Valentine is inspired to snap the award- it showcases a myriad of memories that winning photo, “La Sagrada Familia.” live so animatedly in the traveler’s mind, and allow those memories to have life lated, “The Sacred Family”). He recalls held together by one thing, the stone, breathed into them and burst into ac- that this particular architecture caught which is likened much with the fact that tion for the viewers who did not embark his eye because, “it was a modern type every area of human life is held together on the educa- of gothic which has been by one greater than we, God. tional journey. under construction for Valentine, who although has an eclec- The 2007 “It was a modern type a century; it is very tic interest in photography, has never winning photo, unique.” taken a single photography class, sub- entitled “Etched of gothic... it is very This piece of archi- mitted his photo and anxiously waited in Stone” was tecture struck him as out the month long process of judging. captured in Bar- unique.” brilliant due to the fact When he arrived at the long awaited celona, Spain, -Gregory Valentine that it had more than award ceremony, he was announced as by Houston one story. As explained the overall winner and recalled being Baylor senior by Valentine, the figures speechless. Gregory Val- which are etched in the “I didn’t know how to react at first. I entine. While stone depict a literal was elated.” studying abroad for the 2006 fall se- meaning as they illustrate the different It is a result of the International mester with the Baylor in Maastricht segments of the story of Jesus’ betrayal, Study Abroad Program by which the an- program, he successfully captured the death and resurrection. nual photo contest is made possible. As essence of what a prize winning photo However, the pillars stretching up- Valentine so eloquently stated, “Photos should be- moving, powerful, poetic and ward toward the heavens, with vast win- allow you to remember things you once breathtaking, all in one. dows opening to the world in between, did in a much more vivid way. You will While traveling with peers, Valentine take on a more figurative meaning. Both always have memories, but photos speak spotted “La Sagrada Familia” (trans- the literal and figurative meaning are volumes louder.” The Baylor Global Connection Page 4

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People Around the World Sharing

F r i e n d s h i p without borders Making connections across the world

by Janna Quinn

Intercultural learning. Budding friendships. Lasting relationships. These are phrases that come to mind when one hears about People Around the World Sharing (PAWS). In short, PAWS gives the opportunity for international students to teach their culture to American students, while Courtesy photo American students share time showing PAWS partners Ashwini Kachaspeswaran and CJ Wood find lasting friendships as Wood U.S. ways. travels to India to be in Kachaspeswaran’s wedding. However, the real focus is that one- on-one friendships will blossom, and they would. taken their international student home lasting relationships will form. PAWS is a great growth experience with them for weekends and some holi- This starts when both U.S. and inter- for both, Walker said. Her favorite part days. Most international students are national students send their application as coordinator is hearing stories that re- unable to go back home until winter to be a PAWS partner. Then the Ameri- veal lasting relationships. Some stories break or even summer, so it is a privilege can student is matched with an interna- involve the partners seeing each other to spend time with an actual family. tional student. Campus and Community again after the international student has “It is rewarding to make friends with Involvement advisor Beth Walker tries left, and some involve the American stu- people from all over,” Walker said. “It is to match partners by majors, hobbies or dent visiting his or her partner’s home a neat connection to meet people like interests. Sometimes she will also honor country. One U.S. student even traveled that.” a partner request. to India to be in her partner’s wedding If you want to make friends from For example, an American student party. other countries, the Methodist Student at George W. Truett Theological Semi- Walker finds there are several ripple Center holds international student nary wrote on her application that she effects of PAWS. First, the partners lunches Tuesdays at 12:30 and Fridays wanted to pair with someone from Ven- meet each other through the program. at noon. Everyone is welcome. ezuela. Walker knew there was a Ven- Then the American student introduces ezuelan at Baylor who had not applied the international student to more U.S. to be a PAWS partner, but she sent an students. email asking if they would be interested Many American students are also Want to become becoming one. willing to help with transportation when a PAWS partner? The international student was a international students need to go to the chemistry major, and when she received store or run an errand. “When they do Visit: http://www.baylor. the email, she replied, “I don’t see what that, it’s quite a gift to the internation- edu/cie/index.php?id=8534 a chemist and a theologian could have in al student,” Walker said. “They expect common, but ok!” The two ended up hav- nothing in return.” ing more in common than they thought Finally, many PAWS partners have The Baylor Global Connection Page 6

From Italy to UK to the Netherlands A look inside the most popular study abroad programs

home. The city and its people made my experience abroad unforgettable. Tasting the flavor of I believe everyone should study abroad and I cannot say that enough; Florence because even the most outrageous ad- A year in the Life jectives are an understatement to what I actually experienced in Florence.

by Kiki Gao Kiki Gao is a senior accounting major at Baylor.

Attending the Florence University of the Arts for the 2006-2007 school year was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. “Every time I Living in another country, speak- ing another language and learning how to cook from scratch are things one can walked through only imagine but when one lives through it - it is another thing. It was an enrich- the small yet cozy ing experience because it taught me to be much more independent. streets of Florence, I put to use some of the skills I al- ready had but being abroad gave me the I felt so lucky.” opportunity to develop these skills to their maximum capability and acquire new ones along the way. The classes at FUA were so fun be- courtesy photo cause of the excellent teachers we had. Kiki Gao enjoys a day in Florence These were teachers who had important positions in their companies and they teach in their extra time. Therefore, some classes only met once a week. My marketing teacher was the Marketing director of Code of Florence, an italian apparel brand which is mostly known for its sponsorship for Europe’s golf tournaments. My fashion design teach- er worked for Ferragamo, Moschino and Franco Ferre. The interior design teach- ers had their work published in Archi- tectural Digest and the secretaries at FUA gave their all in order to help me in anyway they could. Every time I walked through the small yet cozy streets of Florence, I felt so lucky. When I saw all of the tourists trying to absorb this city’s history and architecture in just a couple of days, I could not help but feel lucky; because I had a year to gasp this amazing city and A glimpse of authentic daily Italian life what was even better, this city was my The Baylor Global Connection Page 7

GC: What about the education on the world and life. Instead of depend- that you have found to be most in- ing on my car, I walked, biked or rode a teresting? bus. I did not spend my weekends watch- CW: I really enjoy being able to see stu- ing movies, but traveling and sightsee- dents grow into the independence that ing across Europe. Q&A travel abroad demands. Much of the Walking through a city and seeing ca- with Dr. Charles Weaver, educational benefit comes from being thedrals that are centuries old gave me codirector of BU in in the culture, seeing things you would a completely new comprehension of his- never see, eating food you would never tory. eat in the States, but also from getting While I love America dearly, I real- Great Britain lost in a place like London and discover- ized that it is a very young country that ing that you can figure it out after all. might do well to observe and learn from the Dutch culture. Americans often stay too busy to enjoy simple pleasures such In an interview via email, Dr. as relaxing at an outdoor café. Our desire Charles Weaver answered the many “The faculty that for open space discourages the compact, questions that the editors of the participate work very multi-functional buildings that allow Baylor Global Connection had about the city of Maastricht to be accessible why, statistically, the program is the hard to provide a for bikes and pedestrians. most popular summer study abroad For me, Maastricht is not a city of program. good experience for windmills, waterways or wooden shoes. the students.” Maastricht is a city of historical beauty and efficient culture. Global Connection: Why is the Strangely, one of the things I miss the program as popular as it is? most is the cobblestones of streets and Charles Weaver: Partly, we’re sucessful because some very good people worked sidewalks of the Netherlands. Asphalt hard to put a quality program in place and concrete just do not have the same years ago, and we are still benefitting charm. from their hard work and good plan- ning. Katie Gulley is a senior journal- GC: Who began the program? sim PR and political science major. CW: Dr. Jim Vardaman, Emeritus pro- fessor of History (now), and one of the more remarkable individuals I have ever met, put the first program together 30 years ago. We limit the number of students we take, so that the program never gets too large. We are based in one of the world’s greatest cities, and we stay in a fabulous location. Finally, the faculty that partici- Gretchen Musgrave pate work very hard to provide a good experience for the students. The red telephone booths are typical GC: What is the dominant major attire for the London streets. of the students who attend? CW: We are roughly-evenly divided be- tween business and arts & sciences ma- jors. Comprehending GC: What is your favorite thing about the program? history the Dutch CW: Being in the city of London. Just Janna Quinn marvelous. way GC: How is the culture in Great by Katie Gulley Hellpoort is the oldest still-exist- Britain different from American cul- ture? ing gate in the Netherlands. CW: They are much more integrated, Before attending a Baylor study abroad both ethnically and culturally. It’s not fair, I had never heard of the Dutch city uncommon to be on a bus with 25 other of Maastricht. I could not even point to people and to hear conversations going the Netherlands on a map. on in six different languages - mostly by Living in Maastricht for three incred- citizens of the UK, not tourists. ible months gave me a new perspective The Baylor Global Connection Page 8

International Rec-Social The New Kid on the International Circuit scene at Baylor

Baylor and campus life. roads and bright lights. Shopping trips were always fun, espe- Baylor has been a window of great op- cially whenever I first came to Baylor. We portunity that I have been proud to take Far from home but (the other Brazilian students and I) had during my time here. nothing in our apartment! No plates, no I cannot wait to come back someday. close to friends forks, not even cleaning supplies! So, we A student’s account took the Wednesday Shuttle that Rec- Rafael Silva is a senior biology Social runs and went to Wal-Mart to buy major at Federal University of Mi- everything we needed. International stu- nas Gerais in Brazil. by Rafael Silva dents have to save their money for when

I first came to the United States from Brazil in January. I came to study biolo- gy at Baylor and was immediately drawn to the International Rec-Social because of the presentaion given to the interna- tional students. Everyone was excited about it because recreation is so important. I received a Baylor T-Shirt from Rec-Social and I wear it very proudly. I participated in most of the activities that Rec-Social had to of- fer to us including the Spring ‘08 barbe- cue, the San Antonio trip (which was my favorite activity) and a few other social events and parties. Not only did I get integrated in Ameri- can culture (Wendy’s burgers!), but I was given the Baylor Experience. Rec-Social began last semester, and there are many participants from all over the world - Thomas Cerny China, France, Romania, Mexico - and we all get along despite the language and Rec-Social students from left to right: Silva, Sakari Ylonen, Ashley Shion, Ygor Rajao and cultural differences. Lev Rodionov enjoy the Spring 2008 barbecue. When we hang out and speak Eng- lish, our accents are sometimes difficult we take trips with Rec-Social, such as to to understand but it has made us laugh Austin or San Antonio; but also for when a lot. I have made some friends I will we go home with other Baylor students. never forget, all because of our interest Over spring break, I went to Houston! in recreation and getting involved with That city was beautiful to me because it reminded me of home - which is, by the way, Belo Horizante, Brazil. Contrary to American views, I think that downtown Houston is beautiful, “I have made some and whenever I first saw it I said, “Yes! THIS is America!” friends that I will Waco just does not have the buildings or busy highways like Houston or Dallas never forget.” do. When foreigners think of America, we think of the tallest skyscrapers, large The Baylor Global Connection Page 9

A journey of more than luck A story behind a story

where I started class at 7 a.m. and did not finish until 5 p.m. followed by man- datory study hall until 10 p.m. An Adventure a World Following high school, I went to Away in the Land of Northeastern University in Qin- huangdao, China, where I majored in Green and Gold English. Students who get to the top of the Chinese educational system want to come to the United States to further By: Fangfang Zhang their learning. After working two years in Shanghai, I knew that I wanted to get my master’s degree, thus the beginning of my search o some, Baylor University for a college in the U.S. that had a pres- is seen as a place of higher tigious journalism program. Baylor had education. To others it is just that; my decision was made. a place of rich tradition The process of applying for a visa is T where they’ve come in or- long and somewhat based on luck. I der to gain the same experience as fam- made an appointment with an American ily members who have walked the halls ambassador visa officer, told him the Zhang of Burleson, Draper and Carroll Science. reason why I wished to receive a visa, Then there are crossed my fingers news production. Eventually I would those who set out and hoped for the like to return to China and use the gift on a quest across best. It was com- of knowledge with which I have been the seas that car- “My experience here pletely out of my equipped and contribute to the Chinese ries them far from hands as to wheth- media. all things familiar- at Baylor has been er my wish would Sadly, the Chinese media is tightly family, friends and be granted. controlled by the government, so as of culture, in order to pleasant as I am I started three now, there is not much room for growth gain more than just months before I and creativity. However, I am hopeful a degree, but a life- learning more and would actually need of the future of China and have learned changing experi- more about what I my visa. For some while in the United States. that if jour- ence. reason, I found fa- nalists back home would have the same I am one who love, journalism.” vor with this par- ambition as those here, there would falls into the latter ticular visa officer, be great change. I am ready to be that category. My name and I arrived in is Fangfang Zhang. I call Jinzhong, Chi- Waco in Aug. 2007. na home. Jinzhong is five hours south- I am now a first-year graduate student, west of Beijing and is close to the same working toward my Master’s of Interna- size as Waco. tional Journalism. Growing up, I was like every other My experience here at Baylor has little girl in Jinzhong. Daily I spent a lot been pleasant as I am learning more of time with my parents as that is our and more about what I love, journalism. cultur to be tight nit with family. I took The professors are extremely kind and school seriously and loved to play the helpful. They have encouraged me and piano and venture outdoors when I was helped me develop my critical thinking not in school. skills, something I was never introduced In elementary school, I was in a class- to in China. The student body at Baylor room of 80 children. The education at- is quite diverse and has allowed me to mosphere encouraged rigorous studying feel comfortable in this new setting. as everyone, even at such a young age, Once I graduate from Baylor, I plan wanted to be number one in the class. to stay in the U.S. for some time to be This intense competition in the scho- immersed in “real” American media as lastic world carried over to high school my desire is to pursue a career in TV The Baylor Global Connection Page 10 The Baylor Global Connection Page 11

Meet the Staff of CIE Meet the Staff of CIE

Leslie Hicks Helen Miller Beth Walker Alexine Burke Treva Hall Administrative Assistant Professor Michael Morrison Office Manager Advisor for Campus & International Student Advisor SEVIS Coordinator Has been to Russia, Czech Joe Murphy Chair and Director Wants to visit France because of in- Community Involvement Speaks Czech From Olympia, Washington Republic and Poland. Tried Has tasted eel, sea cucumber and terest in Impressionist art. Enjoys Chinese dumplings, Pad Enjoys koi and goldfish ponds Enjoys Vietnamese food octopus on an Italian ship chicken feet soup in China Favorite international food is Ital- Thai and Thai yellow curry. Wants ian to visit Beijing, China “Work is hard, North America. South America. stressful, never a Suggestions for when abroad Australia free minute, but we have an • Download Skype, and buy Lynae Jordan incredible staff.” a headset. Save on interna- Budget Associate Antarctica Loves Orange Beef. Enjoys crochet- Karen Connors -Alexine Burke Katie Erickson tional chrages, and talk for ing and motorcycling with her hus- Maastricht & Program Study Abroad & free internet to internet. band. Wants to visit Scotland Coordinator Exchange Program Advisor Asia. Europe.Africa. Would love to see the Greek Isles Favorite countries: Wales and • Bring shower shoes for and enjoys seeing shows in Japan. Really wants to see Egypt’s hostels. London pyramids and the Taj Mahal • Bring deodorant. • Bring a lot of hand sani- “The World is a tizer. It is good when travel- book, and those To contact any of the International Student and ing. staff, visit: Scholar services is located • Take travel-size items with who do not travel on the second floor of the Lamona Martin Lexi English you wherever you go. read only a page.” http://www.baylor.edu/cie/ Administrative Assistant W.R. Poage Legislative Administrative Assistant index.php?id=5968 From Houston Library. • Bring a journal. You WILL Tasted fishhead soup and fishtail Wants to go to Thailand. Also an forget your experiences later -St. Augustine soup in Russia. Favorite countries advisor for Heavenly Voices Gospel are Scotland and Slavic & East Eu- Choir on in life. ropean countries. The Baylor Global Connection Page 11

Meet the Staff of CIE

Leslie Hicks Helen Miller Beth Walker Administrative Assistant Office Manager Advisor for Campus & Has been to Russia, Czech Wants to visit France because of in- Community Involvement Republic and Poland. Tried terest in Impressionist art. Enjoys Chinese dumplings, Pad octopus on an Italian ship Favorite international food is Ital- Thai and Thai yellow curry. Wants ian to visit Beijing, China

North America. South America. Suggestions for when abroad Australia

• Download Skype, and buy Lynae Jordan a headset. Save on interna- Budget Associate Antarctica tional chrages, and talk for Loves Orange Beef. Enjoys crochet- ing and motorcycling with her hus- free internet to internet. Asia. Europe.Africa. band. Wants to visit Scotland • Bring shower shoes for hostels. • Bring deodorant. • Bring a lot of hand sani- “The World is a tizer. It is good when travel- book, and those ing. • Take travel-size items with who do not travel Lamona Martin you wherever you go. read only a page.” Administrative Assistant • Bring a journal. You WILL Tasted fishhead soup and fishtail forget your experiences later -St. Augustine soup in Russia. Favorite countries are Scotland and Slavic & East Eu- on in life. ropean countries. The Baylor Global Connection Page 12

Issues at home and abroad: immigration and students er countries, the alleged ‘problem’ would Continued from page 1 not be as controversial. Ask, ‘How can we make their economy better so that Silva cited the United States’ cau- said. they’ll stay over there?’ A lot of fami- tion of terrorism as one of the sources “Immigrants [to the United States] lies who do come here miss their home for acute awareness towards foreigners who are Mexican or Middle Eastern are countries. They want to be home, but seeking to immigrate to its borders. highly monitored because of terrorism,” the fact is, the economy where they are Second year Baylor Spanish graduate said second year Baylor Spanish gradu- from is not as good,” Rice-Mills said. student, Tara Murray, would agree. ate student Faith Rice-Mills. Murray thinks it is a cultural dynam- “When I was returning to America “But that fear of terrorism has turned ic. from studying abroad in Mexico, the into racism.” “The United States is afraid of some- officials at the border treated me like I The culture clashes between interna- thing different - and that can turn to was a criminal - and I had my passport,” tional students and American students racism. Instead of embracing them [the Murray said. can be eye-opening. immigrants] and their cultures, most “One of them took me aside and “I have found that Americans are Americans penalize them,” Murray said. questioned me for five minutes, asking, more concerened with race and ethnic- Students aware of the issues concern- ‘Where were you studying?’, ‘How long ity than where I am from,” Silva said. ing immigration will find it can be hard have you been in Mexico?’ and ‘Let me “Race is not even an issue in Brazil - to navigate through. Yet, there is hope. see your student visa.’ ” we are all mixed, and we all get along.” For example, the student activities From the viewpint of an American The issue of immigration gets even within Baylor work to further incorpo- student, coming back to the United more complicated when looking past rate students of different cultures. States should not be as complicated as student concerns. Cultural unity may just be the key to officials make it. “Many see immigration as a ‘problem,’ a future of clarity. “To immigrate legally over the border but it really is not,” Rice-Mills said. takes at least six or eight hours.” Murray “If the United States invested in oth-

A Last Glimpse: “Lock of Love” by Kirsten Schunk

This photo was taken on the trail, Via del’Amore, in Cinque Terre. Via del’Amore is a path that connects all five towns of Cinque Terre. Long ago, before the path was made, the villages were not connected and because the villages were built on cliffs along the coast, it was very difficult for the locals to go to their neighboring village. If there were lovers from different villages, they could not see each other often because, without a path, the voyage was dan- gerous. A path was finally carved into the cliffs about a century ago, and lovers could be together when- ever they wished, which is why the path is nick- named the “Path of Love.” As I walked along the Path of Love, I felt like I was in a fairy tale. The breathtak- ing panorama of the towns rising out of the cliffs with the sea below me was the most surreal sight my eyes had ever perceived. Along the path there was a tun- nel filled with graffiti based on love. There were images of lovers holding hands or hearts with their names inside of them, displayed for all the ages to see their undying love. The railings of the bridge were covered in numerous locks of all shapes and sizes. The locks represented the love of two destined souls that want- ed to lock their love away and be together forever. The path became a symbol of affection and a testimo- ny for future generations to come. I view this trail as a path of artwork filled with collages of feeling centered on a true human emotion: love. Although some couples did not know they were contributing to Kirsten Schunk a masterpiece, their legacy leaves behind a work of genius.