04/26/2026
Grad of the day: India Owen ☁️
Hi! My name is India Owen. I am graduating with a degree in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in literacy.
This summer, I am returning to Hungary on a short-term mission trip through OMS and the Education Department, teaching English and Bible at a camp. Then, I hope to teach somewhere locally this fall.
I have been so blessed by my time at Asbury and in the SOE! My time here has helped me to grow in my faith and relationship with the Lord, brought me many dear friends and mentors, and through the example of each of my professors, has shown me what it means to love students and believe in them.
It is too hard to pick just one education professor, as they have all had such an impact on my life.
My professor shoutout would be all of the professors in the SOE here at Asbury! Thank you, each of you, for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself, challenging me to step out of my comfort zone and do things I would never have imagined I could or would do, always being there for me, challenging me to grow deeper in my faith, and showing me Christ’s love. I am just so thankful for each of you!
One piece of advice I would give would be to be confident in who the Lord has made you to be and don’t compare yourself to others! You each have unique gifts and stories to bring to your students, and even if those gifts look different than others, the Lord will use you to reach, love, and bless students, maybe even students that only you can reach and connect with!
Also, be willing to take risks, make mistakes, and ask lots of questions! It is only from making mistakes and seeking help that you can really grow!