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 »
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 »
Torie Patterson, a junior at Denison University, took a leap of faith over the Corinth Canal! 1. Be proud of the decision you make, whether you choose to jump or not to jump. Make sure it is the best choice for you. 2. Step out of your comfort zone and make the jump. 3. Challenge … 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 »
Morgan Moulton, a senior at Auburn University, describes a perfect day with Greece Direct. Who wouldn’t want to join in the fun? Today was simply wonderful. If I could travel by catamaran for the rest of my life believe me I would! The amazing Greece sunshine and constant breeze helped a little too. The catamaran … Continue Reading »
Our next blogger today from Greece Direct is Ivy Spradling, a junior at Delta State University. Read about her lake adventures and how her first trip outside of the U.S. is already making an incredible impact! The Vouliagmeni Lake is a site to see if you never have. Our entire group went to lay out … Continue Reading »
Taylor Malseed, a junior at the University of South Carolina, gives us her Cape Town top 10! The trend of sunsets and adventure continues! 1. Hike Table Mountain- one of the most challenging hikes I’ve ever done but the views at the top were well worth it. 2. Go on a vineyard tour- Haut Espoir was such … Continue Reading »
Hana Polizzotto, a sophomore at Wake Forest University, describes her favorite things about Cape Town. I think we’re starting to see a trend of the most loved aspects of this city! 1) The sunsets Each day the sunset looks different. Some nights the sunset is bright, full of different hues of red and orange. Other … Continue Reading »
Kristen Pillitteri, a senior at Northeastern University, has done some pretty incredible things in just one week! We’re excited for week 2 as well! One of my favorite travel quotes goes as so, “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met”. All I can say is Go Global has … Continue Reading »
Lauren Robertson, a rising junior at Wake Forest University, conquered not only climbing Table Mountain but also abseiling right back down. Read about how she learned the value of being present in the moment and taking it all in! When I went abseiling no one in my group knew what it was. We thought it would … Continue Reading »