Join us for 3.5 weeks in South Africa on our flagship program. You will quickly realize why Cape Town is our staff’s favorite location. The action-packed itinerary is carefully curated to complement the transformative curriculum. Students tell us each week on LEAD Cape Town is better than the last. Weekly themes include leadership in the context of South African history and politics, experiential education, adventure, service-learning and reflection. You can receive six hours of academic credit from our academic partner, Oglethorpe University, while experiencing the highlights of a world-class city and discovering the best version of yourself.

LEAD Greece is your 4-week Mediterranean getaway designed to balance travel, personal growth and six hours of course credit focused on community and service-learning. Our itinerary is expertly designed to provide the best Greece has to offer, from the historic sites of Athens to the breathtaking, iconic islands of Santorini and Crete. In each location, our group will visit world-famous attractions while also learning directly from local community leaders and organizations. Past students have assisted community centers through donation organizations, led beautification efforts and learned about homelessness. You will end your time in Greece with a stronger leadership foundation and personal vision for your future along with countless memories from paradise.

LEAD Italy is a 4-week study abroad experience designed to balance travel, personal growth, and six credit hours focused on leadership, global citizenship, and civic engagement. Spend two weeks in Rome, living near the Vatican and exploring iconic sites, followed by two weeks in Florence. Spend your days immersing yourself in the art, culture, and culinary treasures of the Renaissance city. Between travel, cultural excursions, and opportunities for independent exploration, this program offers the perfect mix of structure and freedom to make the most of your Italian summer. Connect with your program group through daily shared experiences focused on building friendships within the program. With each shared experience through visiting the Colosseum, countless museums, sight seeing through the cobblestone streets of different Italian cities and frolicking through a vineyard of Tuscany. You’ll leave Italy with countless memories, meaningful friendships, and a stronger foundation in leadership and personal vision.