The Final Day

Our final day arrives! Our hotel in Memphis, the Hyatt Place, left us rested and well fed.  We drove back to Mississippi to visit Rust College in Holly Springs.  Rust College, another historically black college and university, was founded in 1866 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rust is a small school with around 1000 students.  There were definitely some unique aspects that we encountered on our tour, including the school's radio and tv station.

The next stop on our journey was the University of Memphis. With an enrollment of over 22,000, U of M is known for its' research focus and health career programs. U of M has many bells and whistles including a movie theater and several restaurants scattered throughout campus.  The school was preparing for their 100 year anniversary and homecoming weekend on the day of our visit. As part of their anniversary, 100 tiger sculptures were commissioned to honor the date and set up at various spots on campus.          

              

Finally, we took the 9 hour trip home and returned safely at 1 a.m. It was a whirlwind week but our students certainly experienced a lot.  Many have identified a college from the trip they would like to attend and also learned what questions to ask when examining a college.  

Enjoy your intercession and make sure to ask the students about their trip when we come back!