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 »
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 »
One of my favorite sayings is “If it makes you nervous, you’re doing it right.” Kelsey LeMon, a junior at the University of Mississippi, did not know a single person attending LEAD Cape Town and was unsure if she made the right decision, but she quickly realized that this experience is exactly what she needed … Continue Reading »
Emily Edelman, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, is quickly learning the value of breaking personal boundaries and living outside of her comfort zone on LEAD Cape Town! Considering I had no idea what to expect or how to exactly “step out of my comfort zone” – I wanted to go ahead and make … 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 »
Mary Grace Roden, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, has only been in Cape Town for one week but has already seen and experienced so much of what the city has to offer. We can’t wait to hear what our students think as they explore the nooks and crannies of Cape Town, its people, … Continue Reading »
Ellie Zloty, a junior at the University of Alabama, highlights some great points about the LEAD Cape Town program! My personal favorite is #2–balance abroad is so important to keep your body and mind at their very best! 1. Yes, we actually do learn and do work. We are wrapping up our first week of … Continue Reading »
Even though our LEAD Cape Town students are only finishing week 1, Katharyn Neil, a junior at Auburn University, is already recognizing the value of living outside of your comfort zone with Go Global. As I was looking out over the ocean from Signal Hill, on my first day of being in Cape Town, I … Continue Reading »
Anna Lee Price, a junior at the University of Alabama, perfectly describes how most of our students feel when first venturing away from home on a Go Global trip. Check it out below! You’re going to South Africa!!! You are headed to the airport to embark on an adventure of a lifetime without knowing what … Continue Reading »