Community Leader Dij Howes wrote a guest post on the blog just a few weeks ago about the differences between Go Global and other study abroad programs, based on her super impressive long list of study abroad experiences. And…she’s back! Today, Dij wants to enlighten you further about what studying abroad has done for her … Continue Reading »
Go Global would like to wish all of our students, parents, and supporters a Happy Thanksgiving. In doing so, we tried to craft posts in the month of November that reflected the spirit of Thanksgiving — not only lists of delectable food must-haves in each of our study abroad locations, but stories from our Service … Continue Reading »
As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on the things we are grateful for more than ever. A roof over our head, a meal to eat, clothes to wear, friends to hug, the opportunity to go to school…the opportunity to travel. We’ve seen firsthand what it’s like for children and families who don’t have basic needs, people … Continue Reading »
Go Global is comprised of a team of active, young people who are committed to healthy lifestyles. Are you concerned about maintaining that bikini body in Greece? Is it important to you that on your trip to Cape Town, you’ll be able to stay true to your 6am daily workouts you’ve been doing at home? … Continue Reading »
Between meeting with a Go Global representative, talking with a former student, or reading our website, blog, and social media accounts, you may have picked up on the idea that the Go Global family really is just that — a family. There are many ways that the staff, former students, and prospective students stay in … Continue Reading »
I’ve never been to Italy, but after reading all about the utterly delectable food there…I have to say, it’s at the top of my list! If you’re joining us on the GO:Rome program this summer, these reviews by Community Leader Randi Hines will surely have your taste buds watering. Randi is a Senior at Louisiana … Continue Reading »
Community Leader Kadija Howes, also known as “Dij,” embraces study abroad opportunities more than most. Read here to find out why Dij wholeheartedly loves the Go Global program in comparison to her many other study abroad experiences: Guest Post by: Kadija Howes “Joseph Campbell once said, “The big question is whether you are going to … Continue Reading »
Here you have it, the last post in the “Financing Study Abroad” multi-part series. Today let’s talk about one of the most important things you’ll need to know while abroad…how to effectively budget! Here are a few tips you’ll need to keep you on track with what works for you, personally. 1. Go over with … Continue Reading »
Happy November from Go Global to you! We know what you’re thinking…November = Thanksgiving. What better way to kick off the month than with a multi-part series about FOOD! To get us started, our very own Community Leader, Alex Hall, has written a guest post to give you everything you need to know as it … Continue Reading »
Journal entry by Anna Larimore: Week 3, Day 5. “It was a Thursday. I was on the Garden Route of South Africa, Eastern Cape, living in a hostel on the Indian Ocean…pretty far from my apartment in Cape Town. I was on Global LEAD’s “Adventure Week.” We headed over to the Bloukrans Bridge to do … Continue Reading »