Hello, my name is Haley Searcy and I am pursuing a degree in Sociology. While I do not know specifically what I would like to do after college, I want to help people and be creative in my future job. Over the years I have been lucky enough to travel to France, Italy, England, and Canada, and am thrilled to be adding Belgium and the Netherlands to my list of adventures abroad!

In this art history class I researched Henri Matisse’s Bathers With A Turtle. We won’t be able to view this painting during the trip, but we will be able to look at other works we studied through readings and discussions on The Monuments Men. One of such pieces of art I am excited to see and learn more about is Bruges Madonna by Michelangelo. I am also looking forward to touring all of the beautiful cities we will be visiting, especially the one that will be a canal cruise of Amsterdam!