Tour participants enjoying their tour of a mosque. facilities boast features and amenities that we will look to as we develop our own student housing communities. The trip also reinforced the significant value that professional associations like ACUHO-I bring in terms of professional development and access to resources and networks that allow higher education professionals to more effectively serve students. In post-trip reflections, participants shared an enhanced realization of the importance of looking at what we do in higher education through a variety of lenses. We truly are living in a global society, and as we serve residents, it is incumbent upon us to be a part of creating successful global citizens in the students we serve. Regardless of location, a continued focus on innovation, learning, and understanding will allow us to continue to provide thriving student housing experiences. TS Dan Oltersdorf 42 TALKING STICK is the vice president of residence life for Campus Advantage in Austin, Texas.