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Many of humankind’s earliest stories are about light. Creation stories of the Mesopotamian Babylonians, Egyptians, Hindus, and Jews all paint the world pitch black—then, a powerful god arises and creates light. The Ancient Greeks had a similar myth: Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humankind, a vitally important robbery with an equally high cost.

Is there a difference between visiting and experiencing? The students featured in this article— Makayla Page, Ben Gubler, Chantelle LaFrance, Annemarie Hilton, Rachael Haack, and Annette Francis—hoped to answer that question as they embarked on study abroad experiences with Brigham Young University.

Who would watch a movie about a K-pop girl group that secretly fights demons while belting surprisingly good songs and teaching about the importance of being true to yourself? Everyone, apparently. K-Pop Demon Hunters took the world by surprise this summer, and its compelling story and infectious tunes have been stuck in our heads ever since.