Post by Laurie Babcock

💚💙 My new FGCU360 feature asks, What makes a story nearly 3,000 years old feel so relevant today? 🎭 With Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" bringing Homer’s ancient epic back to the big screen, I explored why Odysseus’ journey continues to resonate with modern audiences — especially Florida Gulf Coast University students navigating their own paths toward independence. 🦅 FGCU Honors College student Diane Celeste found personal connections in Penelope’s loyalty and strength, while also seeing parallels between Odysseus’ journey and the challenges students face pursuing internships, careers and meaningful relationships. 🏛️Huge thanks to faculty in the FGCU College of Arts & Sciences — Zainab Cheema, Minh Nguyen and Dawn Dyer, Ph.D. — for sharing their insights and helping me tell this unique story. From The Nest to what’s next — stay connected with #FGCU360. 📰 Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eefu_tFu #WingsUp #TheOdyssey #Literature #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #Humanities #ChristopherNolan #Storytelling