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Month: May 2016

Beyond the Single Story

Lagoon Beach Apartments
Posted on May 26, 2016May 27, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Today’s perspective comes from Madison Fulford. Madison joined us abroad on DIRECT Cape Town from the University of Alabama. “The Danger of a Single Story” is a TED Global talk that was played for us during one of our morning meetings. The speech made by the brilliant Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie opened my eyes to … Continue Reading »

Adventure, Direct Programs, Perspective, Service

5 Ways I Got Out of my Comfort Zone in Cape Town

Dining in Cape Town
Posted on May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Today’s post comes to us from Shannon Listman from Rowan University. We often say that “life begins at the end of your comfort zone” and it sounds like Shannon really took that to heart during her time in Cape Town. Thanks for sharing, Shannon! Five Ways I Got Out of my Comfort Zone in … Continue Reading »

Adventure, Direct Programs, Perspective, Service, Travel, Uncategorized

4 Things I Didn’t Expect to Do in Cape Town

Posted on May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

Today’s blog comes to you from Kelly Fort from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill!  Keep reading to see what surprised her during her two week experience in Cape Town…   4 Things I Didn’t Expect to Do in Cape Town   1. Find a community. I knew that the group of students joining … Continue Reading »

Direct Programs, Perspective, Service, Travel

Going Back to Where It All Started

Cara Tripodis
Posted on May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Cara Tripodis, Georgia Southern University My YiaYia (grandma) and papou (grandpa) came to the States from Ikaria to start a new life. I have grown up attending Ikarian Greek conventions and Greek Orthodox Church but I never knew I would feel so connected to my heritage. Before coming to Greece, it was just beautiful … Continue Reading »

Direct Programs, Location Spotlight: Greece

My LeadAbroad Experience

Sunset Cruise
Posted on May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Julia Riehl, Auburn University By day one of my LeadAbroad experience, Cape Town quickly became my favorite city in the world. The incredible diversity of Cape Town makes it the most unique city I’ve ever traveled to. When I heard about LeadAbroad, I instantly knew I wanted to spend my summer in Cape Town … Continue Reading »

Direct Programs, Location Spotlight: Cape Town

When You Give Up Your Time, You Get the Most Back

Greece service
Posted on May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Our DIRECT Greece group has gone through a packed itinerary full of adventure and service. Keri Lager from the University of Arkansas writes to tell us about her experience serving the local community! On Monday May 16th, after a full day and a half of traveling, 4 long plane rides, and some stressful connections … Continue Reading »

Direct Programs, Location Spotlight: Greece, Service

Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Cape Point
Posted on May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  McKenzie Rowley, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, gives us a unique explanation of her Cape Town experience:   My LeadAbroad experience in Cape Town as told by Dr. Seuss “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Cape Town! You’re off and away!” The day I left for my Lead Abroad adventure … Continue Reading »

Adventure, LEAD Programs, Location Spotlight: Cape Town

Refreshing Culture Shock

jonathanlewis
Posted on May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  Jonathan Lewis, a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, gives us a peak into the incredible food of Greece! To jumpstart my summer, I have the opportunity to travel with a program called LeadAbroad to Greece (I am still in Athens while writing this). This program specializes in leadership development, adventuring and … Continue Reading »

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Way Up, I Feel Blessed

Skydiving
Posted on May 25, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  What better way to experience a new place than to step out of your comfort zone? Cait Carlson is on DIRECT Cape Town and took her adventure to a new level: Hey y’all! My name is Cait and I’ll be a senior at Wake Forest next fall. Long story short – I decided to … Continue Reading »

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Above & Beyond

Greece art
Posted on May 23, 2016 by Carolyn Prebil

  First-time international traveler and University of Alabama student Sarah Jackson has had an eye-opening experience on DIRECT Greece while facing a new culture.  Read below on the powerful moments of her LeadAbroad program: Going on LeadAbroad, you automatically assume you’re going to learn and branch out.  Taking a leap to another country is a … Continue Reading »

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