Each of our locations has its own set of communication suggestions, but Community Leader Stephanie Bowar comprised a list of her suggestions based upon her experience on GO: Rome 2014. Stephanie is a philosophy major at Oglethorpe University. Even if you’re not going to Italy, these are fantastic tidbits of information for anyone going abroad! … Continue Reading »
Many travel and study abroad programs include a service component, but something particularly special about service with LeadAbroad is the application. We work hard to create service opportunities for our students that not only allow them to help out in the local community, but to go beyond by building relationships with these locals and learning integral … Continue Reading »
It’s that time of year again – a new school year, a fresh start … a new group of LeadAbroad Community Leaders and Social Media Interns! Our team is as excited as ever to start another great year helping students get abroad. Here on the LeadAbroad blog, we want our readers to be as familiar … Continue Reading »
Today’s blogger in Cape Town is Lesley Clark. Lesley is a junior at the University of South Carolina. As an expert foodie, we definitely trust her recommendations for great spots to check out in Cape Town! From one foodie to another, here are five places you must go while in Cape Town… The Old Biscuit Mill: This … Continue Reading »
If I had to do it all over again, I would make an extra effort to remember… 1. Listen to your body. Yes, you should maximize your experience and fit in as much as you can. But no, you should not go out for a night on the town if you can’t keep your eyes … Continue Reading »
On the last week of our Go Global trips, we wrap up in the classroom by re-discussing all of the life lessons and skill-sets we have taught and learned, and we ask each of our community groups to decide on the three biggest takeaways they gained from their program. Each of the groups presented their … Continue Reading »
Our first summer trip is less than a month away! We are getting so excited, and we know you are, too. The Go Global blog operates a little differently in the summer — we like to feature our students who are currently abroad, so we make student guest posts the focus of the site! Students … Continue Reading »
College students today feel an immense amount of pressure to get at least one internship before graduating. Often, due to busy school schedules, extra-cirricular activities, and jobs during the school year, they feel an obligation to get an internship during the summer. Unfortunately, we see a lot of students giving up their study abroad dreams to fulfill … Continue Reading »
L.I.F.E. “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” Oscar Wilde It’s an odd thought, isn’t it? What is our purpose in this life? What are we doing here? It’s a question that has caused wars, ruined relationships, and left us all wondering. I can’t give you an answer that … Continue Reading »
Because there’s more out there than just Eat, Pray, Love and Rick Steves. Disclaimer: I love Eat, Pray, Love. And if you haven’t read it, you should; I’ve read it 4 times. And Rick Steves is totally awesome. But let’s think outside of the box here and talk about some books you may not have heard … Continue Reading »