Senior Yaqi Li from China, left, and Owensboro senior Austin Richards, right, talk about their upcoming trip to Owensboro with the group Bridges International on Sept. 28, 2016, in the Honors College and International Center. Bridges International is a campus organization that strengthens bonds between international students and students from the United States through weekly activities and semesterly trips. Bridges International’s mission statement , “WKU Bridges Exists to build relationships through love and hospitality for the Glory of God and the good of all peoples.” exemplifies their goals and the way they strive to help bridge the gap between American and international cultures.