This study aimed to explore the experiences of international students in accepting and committing to art therapy and the significance of such experiences. This paper delivers vivid accounts of the lives of international students using the narrative inquiry method presented by Clandinin and Connelly (2007). This study was conducted over about four months from May 17, 2021 through September 19, 2021, for with a Taiwanese woman in her 20s attending a graduate school in Korea. It was conducted to determine the acceptance of and commitment to art therapy through two pre- and post-interviews and 16 sessions. The stories revealed by the international student regarding acceptance of and commitment to art therapy were labeled “huge barrier,” “lonely fight,” and “new adventure.” Based on this, the meaning behind the experience of acceptance of and commitment to art therapy for the international student was categorized into “the lighthouse that shines the darkness,” “the way to recharge your heart,” and “a flexible world.” This study explored the experiences of the international student had and the meaning of art therapy through artwork and the creative process by conducting a narrative inquiry of the acceptance of and commitment to art therapy experiences. This is meaningful for understanding the lifestyle of international students from various angles. Based on these results, the implications of this study are discussed.