Emmy Trussell, a junior at the University of Alabama, took advantage of an optional excursion offered by GoGlobal to Hydra Island! A group from our program signed up for a trip to Hydra and we all went on Sunday afternoon. I was really excited because I was with all my new friends and we didn’t … Continue Reading »
Diana Rose, a senior at Louisiana State University, shares her service experience in Greece and how meaningful the projects are to those in the community! “When people tell me I cannot make a difference, I say to them, ‘drops make rivers and rivers make oceans’.” Maria, a founder of the Salvation Army in Athens, shared … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Emily Cragon, a junior at Auburn University, has some great advice for anyone interested in touring Athens! 1. Your tour guide is your best friend. When touring a big city, especially a place like Athens with a lot of history, having a tour guide native to the city is a treasure and an interesting perspective … Continue Reading »
Lauren Reichard, a junior at Appalachian State University, is joining us on LEAD Greece this summer! We are just a few days into the program, but Lauren is already in love with this amazing country! Greece has always been at the top of my bucket list of places that I wanted to visit. With the … Continue Reading »
Cameron Morris, a sophomore at Auburn University, recaps her experience with Greece Direct! We are sad to say goodbye to this great group, but we are excited to welcome them into the Go Global family! Today was the last day of our trip and as the journey has come to an end, I can fully … Continue Reading »
Courtney Ergen, a junior at Wake Forest University and GO: Again student, describes how Go Global creates a unique culture across all locations whether it’s your first trip with us or a repeat experience! As I sit on the plane leaving Greece after graduating from my second Go Global trip, I cannot help but think about … Continue Reading »