Service is one of the main pillars of LEAD programs. We are so glad to hear that Darby Enright, a senior at the University of South Carolina, has embraced the power of service in Cape Town. 1. It teaches an individual that there is a cause greater than themselves. We tend to focus on bettering … Continue Reading »
Go Global programs push students outside of their comfort zones and encourage authentic connections. Molly Millar, a junior at the University of Alabama, has been in Greece for only a short time but already understands the power of opening up to new friends and creating new bonds. One week ago we all left our comfort … Continue Reading »
Ruthie Helmer, a junior at Miami University, has some great advice for anyone considering studying abroad with LEAD Greece! 1. Speak the language I know sometimes it can be hard to understand and we sound like we’re butchering it, but making an effort to speak to the locals makes a huge difference! Even if it’s … Continue Reading »
Ali Melgard, a junior at Iowa State University, writes about how quickly connections can be made while studying abroad with Go Global! If someone asked me what my perfect day would be, I can now say that I’ve already had it. Yesterday I traveled into Athens with a group of 6 girls I didn’t know … Continue Reading »
Alexa Briggs, a junior at Indiana University, has jumped out of her comfort zone in Greece–literally! There is something so empowering about leaving your fears behind and literally taking a leap out of your past and into your future. That moment when you’re just hanging upside down in the Corinth Canal is indescribable. You let … Continue Reading »
Jacqueline Brustkern, a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, powered through the Table Mountain hike with a shift in attitude and perspective. Check out her inspiring blog! We were forewarned about the hike up Table Mountain ahead of time. The staff told us “be prepared for the hardest hike of your life… it’s … Continue Reading »
Many of our students come abroad without knowing anyone else on the program. Abbey Bennett, a junior at Franklin and Marshall College, is the only one from her school on LEAD Cape Town but quickly came up with some #protips on how to make the most of the experience! I found out about LEAD Cape … Continue Reading »
Alyssa Smith, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, discusses what she learned after taking the Strengths Finder assessment! Check out her blog below! Before departing for Cape Town every student must take the Strengths Finder test on StrengthQuest. Through a series of questions, StrengthQuest is able to conclude what your top five strengths are. … Continue Reading »
You might find that studying abroad reveals things about yourself you never knew! Allyson Hoppe, a senior at the University of South Carolina, would probably agree! 1. Morning workouts: During my time so far in Cape Town, I’ve realized how much more energized and ready for the day I am when I do a quick … Continue Reading »
Breaking personal boundaries on LEAD Greece! Blakeley Graham, a senior at the University of Mississippi, writes about how the bungee jump wasn’t the only fear she’s overcome while in Greece. Fear is an emotion that everyone experiences, some more than others. I have a fear of a lot especially elevators, heights and airplanes–all three of … Continue Reading »