Category Archive: International

Bloom: A Short Story of Poverty & Identity by Gabrielle Morales

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Editor’s Note: The Beacon Bolt is honored to publish the  following short story by sophomore Gabrielle Morales. Here, Gabrielle, an English major, writes from the perspective of a conversation between her and her… Continue reading

A Beautiful Opportunity to Serve

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Hi! My name is Britnee Joaquin, and I am a sophomore here at NCU. I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua last year and the experience challenged and encouraged me to see… Continue reading

10 Reasons to Mission Trip!

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Having participated in 8 trips, each about a week long, I feel qualified to reflect on my favorite reasons to participate in a mission trip – particularly with your friends at NCU. First off,… Continue reading

6 Tips for a Road Trip

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The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. This Spring break I was lucky enough to embark on a crazy road trip to Vancouver, BC, Canada. I drove… Continue reading

Prayers for Paris

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The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Thanksgiving has come and gone, we feasted on plates and plates of stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, rolls and pumpkin… Continue reading

Meet Suran: Daring Adventurer and International Student

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Junior, Suran Cha is an international student from South Korea. She comes from a family of four, with just her parents and younger sister. She is pursuing a major in English Language and… Continue reading

Lovin’ Uganda Days Part 2

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My time in Uganda taught me so many valuable lessons that have affected me personally and spiritually and will stay with me forever. The new and foreign cultural experiences, rough times, classes and… Continue reading

Lovin’ Uganda Days

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In August of 2014 I lugged my 50 pound suitcase into the Portland Airport and got on a plane headed to Uganda. I had no idea what I would find there or who… Continue reading