Where in the World?
By Eliana Marcum
The spotlight of the week takes us to a central European country nestled in the alps, Austria! A popular study abroad destination for Oklahoma Christian University students, this beautiful country is known for the tall mountains, gorgeous forests, and breathtaking springs and lakes. Austria has seven neighboring countries: Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia and Switzerland. Its rich history makes it a city brimming with opportunities to see cathedrals, museums, and libraries. This country offers many immersive experiences both indoors and outdoors whether that is breathtaking hikes or trying delicious cuisine. Oklahoma Christian sends its students to the city of Vienna where they are able to experience life changing memories.
Approximately 73% of Austria is Roman Catholic, which provides a lot of opportunities to visit beautiful cathedrals and churches. Students who study in Vienna will get to learn a lot more about religion and culture by being fully immersed into a new way of life. Oklahoma Christian alumna Abby Haskew grew up on the mission field in Vienna and misses Austrian food culture when she is in the United States. “I feel like in America most people are in a hurry to eat and go on with their day, but in Austria dinner can be a three hour event of just talking and enjoying each other’s company in a beautiful city like Vienna,” Haskew said. The slower pace culture of valuing beauty and cherishing the small moments in the day can be a life changing experience. If students wish to ask more questions about Oklahoma Christians study abroad they should contact the Office of International Programs by emailing studyabroad@oc.edu.
In Case You Didn’t Know
By Ella Mae Lucero
Monday, November 9: World Freedom Day
Tuesday, November 10: Vanilla Cupcake Day
Wednesday, November 11: World Origami Day
Thursday, November 12: Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Friday, November 13: World Kindness Day
Fun Fact: World Freedom Day, established by President George W. Bush in 2001, is a day of commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall which led to the reunification of Germany in 1990. World Freedom Day serves as a day to remember the history of liberty and to recognize individuals still fighting against oppressive or authoritarian regimes today.
Weekly Wellness: Take the stairs
By Madeline Ross
Every day, humans face one of life’s great dilemmas: “Should I take the stairs or the elevator?” Usually followed by, “Will walking up to my office actually make a difference, or am I just showing up out of breath for no reason?”
Fair questions. And yes, taking the stairs does make a difference! An occasional flight won’t turn you into an Olympic athlete, but it isn’t “too short to count,” either. Physical-activity guidelines recognize that short bursts count. There’s no magical 10-minute mark your body has to reach before it starts giving you credit.
Think of the stairs as a little bonus, not a fitness test. Heading up a manageable floor or two? Take them when you feel comfortable. No need to treat your trip to accounting like a mountain-climbing expedition.
And if you’re wondering whether those scattered trips are too few and far between, you’re partly right, a rare flight probably won’t noticeably change your fitness on its own. But the gaps don’t cancel out the effort. The value is in turning a small choice into a repeatable habit, one flight at a time.
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