Today’s blog comes from Mackenzie Roach who is attending LEAD Greece! While the program is almost finished, her blog picks up just as we were heading to Santorini! Peace Out Athens! Thanks Athens and Glyfada for the best 2 weeks of my life (so far)!! This morning we left for Santorini, and I didn’t think … Continue Reading »
Today’s blog comes to you from LEAD Greece participant Martha Shiver, a student at Georgia College & State University. Read below to hear her impressions from the first couple of weeks abroad! Time and Hidden Treasures We have been in Greece for a little over a week now and in this time I know that my … Continue Reading »
Next up on our featured blog is Anna Lynch from the University of Houston. Before going on any LeadAbroad program, finances can be a big question for students. Check out how Anna made her dream come true with a little hard work and help from her family! Finances – The Elephant in the Room … Continue Reading »
Today’s blog comes to you from Madelyn Richards from Texas A&M University! Need a quick guide on understanding life in Greece? Read below to see what all Madelyn has learned so far in her short time in Greece! 4 Tips on How to Blend in to the Greek Culture 1. Try not be … Continue Reading »
Cara Tripodis, Georgia Southern University My YiaYia (grandma) and papou (grandpa) came to the States from Ikaria to start a new life. I have grown up attending Ikarian Greek conventions and Greek Orthodox Church but I never knew I would feel so connected to my heritage. Before coming to Greece, it was just beautiful … Continue Reading »
Our DIRECT Greece group has gone through a packed itinerary full of adventure and service. Keri Lager from the University of Arkansas writes to tell us about her experience serving the local community! On Monday May 16th, after a full day and a half of traveling, 4 long plane rides, and some stressful connections … Continue Reading »
First-time international traveler and University of Alabama student Sarah Jackson has had an eye-opening experience on DIRECT Greece while facing a new culture. Read below on the powerful moments of her LeadAbroad program: Going on LeadAbroad, you automatically assume you’re going to learn and branch out. Taking a leap to another country is a … Continue Reading »
Welcome to the summer 2016 LeadAbroad blog! We are so excited to feature students on all of our programs from Cape Town to Greece, Rome to Barcelona. We will be sharing their experiences, perspectives and advice as we progress through this summer. Today we hear from Parker Esoda on DIRECT Greece! Parker attends the University … Continue Reading »
Welcome to the summer 2016 LeadAbroad blog! We are so excited to feature students on all of our programs from Cape Town to Greece, Rome to Barcelona. We will be sharing their experiences, perspectives and advice as we progress through this summer. Kicking us off is Lauren Edwards on DIRECT Greece! Lauren just … Continue Reading »
By: Allie Vaughn, a junior at the University of Alabama Since studying abroad we have been challenged emotionally, physically and academically, we each overcame our own obstacles and concurred personal fears but the biggest task still lies ahead of us, how do we prepare for the journey home? First and foremost give yourself time to … Continue Reading »