She gladly/eagerly 'embraced' [='welcomed'] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.
These ideas have been (widely) 'embraced' by a the scientific community.
They 'embraced' one last time before going their separate ways.
(..) an old friend. # I'll be seeing you # # In all the old familiar places # # That this heart of mine embraces # # All day through # # In that small cafe... # - How are the children? - Oh, they're fine. Now, (..)2004 The Notebook
(..) # I'll be seeing you # # In all the old # # Familiar places # # That this heart of mine # # Embraces # # All day and through # # In that small cafe # # The park across the way # (..)2004 The Notebook