Katie Counts, a junior at the University of Alabama, has some great advice at the end of her blog! Be sure to read how she’s soaking in everything she can learn while in Greece! Learning has always been one of the most important things in my life. I was that weird kid who loved school … Continue Reading »
Michael Peterson, a junior at Florida Community College at Jacksonville, is our next blogger from Cape Town Direct. We always encourage our students to challenge themselves and step out of their comfort zones, and Michael did just that and found the results to be incredibly rewarding! When I first thought about writing my blog for … 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 »
Shifting perspectives in Cape Town–read how Merry Woods, a sophomore from Auburn University, has a new found appreciation for a life of discomfort. I found out about this trip during a chapter meeting in the fall. I’m usually not one to jump at an opportunity like this, but for some reason I felt driven to … 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 »
Meagan Rush, a senior at Auburn University, has a pretty great checklist of the best things about Cape Town! Don’t miss out on what this incredible city and country has to offer! -Hike Table Mountain It is brutal but the scenery is totally worth it! -Visit the Penguins These animals are even cuter in person … Continue Reading »
Go Global encourages students to commit to connect, dive in and leave with no regrets. Read about how Kate Cunningham, a junior at the University of Mississippi, is taking our approach to heart! During our first big group meeting in Cape Town, our community leaders spoke to us about “leaving it all on the bridge”: … Continue Reading »
Read below about how Caroline, a junior from Wake Forest University, is boldly breaking through personal boundaries and pushing her limits in Cape Town! For as long as I can remember, traveling the world has always been my dream. Even as a little kid, I would tell people I wanted to be a “world traveller” … Continue Reading »
Table Mountain: CONQUERED! Read about how Sam Reilly, a junior at the University of Michigan, made it to the top! 1. Wow this mountain is massive. How long is it going to take to get to the top? 2. Oh, this isn’t too bad! I’ll be able to keep up and we’ll get there in … Continue Reading »
Matthew Jones, a junior at Auburn University, gives us a glimpse into his first impressions of beautiful Cape Town! Check out his blog below! I knew before even going into college that I wanted to go somewhere abroad. I attended a Study Abroad Fair that Auburn held mid-way into my freshman year and looked into … Continue Reading »