Susan McClean, a junior at Louisiana State University, tried one of the most popular dishes at the Old Biscuit Mill, a student and staff favorite in Cape Town! The Old Biscuit Mill is by far one of the greatest places in all of Cape Town. The people are great, the energy is upbeat, and the … Continue Reading »
Many of our students come abroad with Go Global without knowing anyone else on the trip. Hayley Howell, a senior at the University of Tennessee, made the decision to push herself out of her comfort zone and travel on LEAD Greece to make new connections! This whole journey can begin with a choice that I … Continue Reading »
Go Global’s service programs go beyond surface level projects. We encourage authentic and deep connections through our projects across all countries and programs. Jenny Allen, a junior at North Carolina State University, has fully embraced the power of service while studying abroad! Hello! My name is Jenny Allen and I go to North Carolina State … Continue Reading »
Callie Garrison, a senior at the University of Alabama, reflects on her service in Greece with the Salvation Army. We are so excited to see the impact our students make. All of my life, my family and I have donated clothes to the Salvation Army when we outgrew them or needed to do a bit … Continue Reading »
With a great sense of humor, Caterina Ranzino, a senior at Louisiana State University, perfectly describes why you should NOT go abroad with Go Global. 1. You’ll have to leave your comfort zone at home. I love my comfort zone! I mean, who does’t? Isn’t that why it’s called your comfort zone? Well this program … Continue Reading »
Maddie Hise, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, displayed incredible courage and strength as she made the difficult decision to either return home or stay in Greece after hearing unimaginable, heartbreaking news from home. For others who may be coping with difficult times at home while abroad, I encourage you read Maddie’s blog and … 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 »