So often we stress over the perfect souvenir. Is this t-shirt really worth $40? Will my mom like this gift, or should I go with this one over here? Is this bracelet actually authentic? So many questions surround us as we try to shop for memorabilia that will allow us to bring a little piece … Continue Reading »
Have you followed our LeadAbroad Facebook page? Well, you should, because Social Media Intern Hilary Rattikin posts insightful articles, action-packed videos, and take-me-there-now photos each and every day! Hilary is a junior advertising major at the University of Texas at Austin, and we’re excited to introduce her as our new Social Media Intern, running our … Continue Reading »
Each of our locations has its own set of communication suggestions, but Community Leader Stephanie Bowar comprised a list of her suggestions based upon her experience on GO: Rome 2014. Stephanie is a philosophy major at Oglethorpe University. Even if you’re not going to Italy, these are fantastic tidbits of information for anyone going abroad! … Continue Reading »
It’s that time of year again – a new school year, a fresh start … a new group of LeadAbroad Community Leaders and Social Media Interns! Our team is as excited as ever to start another great year helping students get abroad. Here on the LeadAbroad blog, we want our readers to be as familiar … Continue Reading »
Our first GO Rome blog comes from Hailey Stafford, a rising junior at Miami University! It seems nearly impossible that we are already ending our first week here in Rome with Go Global. Somehow strangers have already become friends, unfamiliar streets have become our daily beat, but the beauty and history of our beloved Roma … Continue Reading »
Service is one of the main pillars of LEAD programs. We are so glad to hear that Darby Enright, a senior at the University of South Carolina, has embraced the power of service in Cape Town. 1. It teaches an individual that there is a cause greater than themselves. We tend to focus on bettering … Continue Reading »
Olivia Cesarone, a junior at the University of Alabama, shares her thoughts on the beginning of LEAD Greece! If I were to describe my first night in Glyfada, Greece, I would use the word spontaneous. Upon arriving at the Congo Place Hotel I wanted nothing more than a shower, but we met as a group … Continue Reading »
Which do you value more, people or time? Celeste Brady, a junior at Auburn University, has been challenged to shift her perspective on LEAD Cape Town. Being in Cape Town, I have become acutely aware of a major flaw that I have. I value my “time” too much. In the states, no one ever tells … Continue Reading »
Experiencing new and different cultures is a given on any study abroad experience; however, Go Global’s unique service opportunities in all locations give students the chance to dive into local communities to understand their way of life. Read below to hear how Amy Newton, a junior at Appalachian State University, was feeling during her first … Continue Reading »
Abbey Pirie, a junior at the University of Tennessee, experienced first hand how plans can change while abroad and a go with the flow attitude always makes the day better! The stunning scenery and captivating culture of Greece can make it seem like a fairy tale, untouched by the small setbacks of “real” life. All … Continue Reading »