Julianna Neal, a junior at the University of Alabama, has a great list of tips on the Table Mountain climb in Cape Town! 1. When Joanna tells you it is difficult think 10X as difficult as she says 2. You will be climbing stairs for 3 miles 3. Start at your own pace… do not … Continue Reading »
Christopher Bybee, a junior at Texas A&M University, describes a powerful moment on Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa as our students made the 709ft bungee jump. Don’t miss this incredible story of courage and support. It’s interesting in life to see simple things come together to create a powerful moment. We often aren’t able to … Continue Reading »
No matter where you travel with GoGlobal, our programs will push you outside of your comfort zone and challenge you to achieve your full potential. Mary Claire Shulstad, a junior at the University of Alabama, shares her powerful experience after taking the leap into the Corinth Canal! Although I am not the first GoGlobal student … Continue Reading »
Eternity Perry, a junior at Oglethorpe University, wrote up a great list of some of the highlights of our LEAD Cape Town program! Be sure to check out each one of these if you decide to visit Cape Town! Cape Town is an amazing city. There is a ton of things to do and amazing … Continue Reading »
Mary Kittleman, a senior at the University of Maryland, had the courage to conquer her fears with the encouragement of other GoGlobal students. Congrats, Mary! 1. Anxious – Throughout Adventure Week, I was extremely nervous about bungee jumping off of Bloukrans Bridge. I have always been afraid of heights and I’m not really sure why. … Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »