Hannah Fierle, a junior at Miami University, leaped out of her comfort zone on Adventure Week with LEAD Cape Town. Congrats to Hannah and our other students who conquered their fears! My ankles weighed down and a thick bungee cord hooked to my harness, I am shaking with fear as I hobble to the edge … Continue Reading »
Caroline Rattikin from Texas Christian University gives some compelling reasons to study abroad. We could not agree more! Studying abroad offers the chance to discover a new realm of cultural experiences, people, places and opportunities that some can only dream of. Here are five reasons why everyone should study abroad: 1. To broaden your perspective … Continue Reading »
Bethany Erwin, a sophomore at the University of Kentucky, learned an important lesson on the first day of service. Check out her post! Coming into my house that I had been assigned on the first day of service, I was disappointed. I was expecting tons of kids to be waiting there and we would just … Continue Reading »
Anneke Rood boldly broke through personal boundaries to climb Table Mountain. We’re so proud of our students for making the trek! Hiking Table Mountain has been the highlight of my time here in Cape Town. It’s not my favorite because of the view, or the idea of “conquering” one of the seven wonders, but because … Continue Reading »
Ashton Lane, a junior at Louisiana State University, would probably agree that you should go into your study abroad experience with few expectations because things may turn out differently! 1. Your random roommate will be weird Well, I guess this is half true 😉 Just kidding… My best friend, Kaitlyn, and I were put with … Continue Reading »
Victoria Zloty, a sophomore at Lonestar College, has some great advice for the picky eaters. Check out her blog! My tip for picky eaters is do not ask what it is, just eat it! Try something you have never eaten before; you will be so surprised! If you stick to what you know, you will … Continue Reading »
Krisann Chumney, a junior at Louisiana State University, has some tips for anyone who wants to come abroad with LEAD Greece! 1. Money Matters The biggest mistake that I made in preparation for my month long trip to Greece is that I didn’t exchange all of my dollar bills to euros or bring enough euros … Continue Reading »
Emmy Trussell, a junior at the University of Alabama, took advantage of an optional excursion offered by GoGlobal to Hydra Island! A group from our program signed up for a trip to Hydra and we all went on Sunday afternoon. I was really excited because I was with all my new friends and we didn’t … Continue Reading »
Courtney Rattikin, a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, shares her must-do’s for Athens! Don’t miss out! 1. Vouliagmeni Lake You can hardly see this lake because it is tucked away on the opposite side from the beach. Even though it was a cloudy day when I went, it was still gorgeous. The … Continue Reading »
Allie Gardner, a junior at North Carolina State University, gives a great list of the best highlights of LEAD Greece so far! My name is Allie Gardner and I attend North Carolina State University. It is hard to believe that we only have two more nights to spend in Athens. I have experienced so many … Continue Reading »