Which do you value more, people or time? Celeste Brady, a junior at Auburn University, has been challenged to shift her perspective on LEAD Cape Town. Being in Cape Town, I have become acutely aware of a major flaw that I have. I value my “time” too much. In the states, no one ever tells … Continue Reading »
Experiencing new and different cultures is a given on any study abroad experience; however, Go Global’s unique service opportunities in all locations give students the chance to dive into local communities to understand their way of life. Read below to hear how Amy Newton, a junior at Appalachian State University, was feeling during her first … Continue Reading »
If you are a student interested in joining us abroad, you might find yourself having similar thoughts to Callie Cole, a junior at the University of Alabama, who never thought studying abroad in South Africa would be a part of her college experience. It was just a typical Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa sitting on my sorority’s … Continue Reading »
It’s not everyday that you can come home and say “I rode an elephant,” but that’s just what Abby Daws, a senior at the University of Alabama, had the chance to do while on the Garden Route in South Africa! Growing up I never dreamed or even thought of riding an elephant, but after doing … Continue Reading »
Cameron Morris, a sophomore at Auburn University, recaps her experience with Greece Direct! We are sad to say goodbye to this great group, but we are excited to welcome them into the Go Global family! Today was the last day of our trip and as the journey has come to an end, I can fully … Continue Reading »
Taylor Wesley, a junior at Auburn University, learned the powerful meaning of “Ubuntu” while hearing the story of the Amy Biehl Foundation. Check out her blog below! I came into this trip not knowing much about it other than the fact that I wanted to go to Cape Town. I have only been here for … Continue Reading »
Mary Grace Roden, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, has only been in Cape Town for one week but has already seen and experienced so much of what the city has to offer. We can’t wait to hear what our students think as they explore the nooks and crannies of Cape Town, its people, … Continue Reading »
Courtney Ergen, a junior at Wake Forest University and GO: Again student, describes how Go Global creates a unique culture across all locations whether it’s your first trip with us or a repeat experience! As I sit on the plane leaving Greece after graduating from my second Go Global trip, I cannot help but think about … Continue Reading »
Ellie Zloty, a junior at the University of Alabama, highlights some great points about the LEAD Cape Town program! My personal favorite is #2–balance abroad is so important to keep your body and mind at their very best! 1. Yes, we actually do learn and do work. We are wrapping up our first week of … Continue Reading »
Even though our LEAD Cape Town students are only finishing week 1, Katharyn Neil, a junior at Auburn University, is already recognizing the value of living outside of your comfort zone with Go Global. As I was looking out over the ocean from Signal Hill, on my first day of being in Cape Town, I … Continue Reading »