LEAD Greece students: you all leave in just a couple of days! Check out this advice from Sarah McDonald, a junior at the University of Virginia! 1. Bug spray. This is crucial if the bugs tend to love you like they love me! It’s so nice outside that windows and doors are open constantly so … 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 »
Lindsey Jesukiewicz, a junior from the University of South Carolina, gives us a very insightful and though-provoking blog comparing her journey in Greece to an ancient structure. 1. Conquering new heights The Parthenon sits 490 feet up on top of the sacred rock of Athens, the acropolis. The word “acro” literally means “high up”. Hiking … Continue Reading »
Leah Reeve, a senior from Auburn University, brings us our first blog from Greece this summer and shows us her day in pictures! 1. 1st Olympic Stadium – The 1st modern Olympic stadium was built in Athens to host the 1896 Summer Olympic Games which is fitting since the birthplace of the Olympics was Athens, Greece … Continue Reading »
Guys…this one’s for you! It’s true – there are more girls than guys on Go Global trips. Across the board, study abroad trips tend to be at least 65% female. Initially, a guy’s first thought at these numbers might be to leave studying abroad up to the girls, but really, there are SO many great … Continue Reading »
Happy November from Go Global to you! We know what you’re thinking…November = Thanksgiving. What better way to kick off the month than with a multi-part series about FOOD! To get us started, our very own Community Leader, Alex Hall, has written a guest post to give you everything you need to know as it … Continue Reading »
Listen up, fashionistas. Coming up with a packing list is important…but how do you know what to pack if you don’t know what to wear?! With the help of the Go Global Community Leaders putting our brains together, there will be a complete packing list published for y’all on the blog at the end of … Continue Reading »
Guest Post by: Bonnie McGoogan Why Greece? “I crave lots of things. One thing in particular is Chickfila. Like, I’d probably marry a 4-count breakfast mini if I could. All my friends know the way to make my day about 398473 brighter is by getting an ice dream and waffle fries in my tummy. My … Continue Reading »