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 »
Many of our students come abroad without knowing anyone else on the program. Abbey Bennett, a junior at Franklin and Marshall College, is the only one from her school on LEAD Cape Town but quickly came up with some #protips on how to make the most of the experience! I found out about LEAD Cape … Continue Reading »
Alyssa Smith, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, discusses what she learned after taking the Strengths Finder assessment! Check out her blog below! Before departing for Cape Town every student must take the Strengths Finder test on StrengthQuest. Through a series of questions, StrengthQuest is able to conclude what your top five strengths are. … Continue Reading »
You might find that studying abroad reveals things about yourself you never knew! Allyson Hoppe, a senior at the University of South Carolina, would probably agree! 1. Morning workouts: During my time so far in Cape Town, I’ve realized how much more energized and ready for the day I am when I do a quick … 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 »
Discovering new food and engaging in conversations over meals is one of the best ways to get to know other students, especially when you join us without knowing other students. Morgan Strongosky, a senior at Florida State University, is enjoying all the Greek culture has to offer! So far my experience in Greece has been … Continue Reading »
Madison Beerbower, a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, got up close and personal with some unexpected wildlife “friends.” Check out her blog below! When traveling in South Africa, you’re bound to come across all sorts of different animals, baboons being one of them. Generally these animals are afraid of people, but sometimes you run … Continue Reading »
Meggie Carter, a senior at the University of Mississippi, is embracing the Greek way of life 100%. We can’t wait to hear more! As my first week in Greece has almost wrapped up, I have reflected a lot on how I feel this far. Traveling through 4 time zones in 7 days (Mississippi-Connecticut-Munich-Athens) I feel … Continue Reading »
Kathleen McGahan, a senior at Auburn University, has already learned so much about the cultural differences between the U.S. and Greece. We can’t wait to hear how perspectives will continue to shift while our students are abroad! One of the things I love most about the LEAD Greece Program is how we learn about being … Continue Reading »