On every LeadAbroad program, we remind students they would not be where they are without the support of others. Peyton Heller, a student from the University of Alamaba, is attending LEAD Cape Town and received a little surprise in her suitcase when unpacking after arrival. Dear Mom Day two and slowly but surely I was … Continue Reading »
While our summer has shifted to our LEAD programs in Cape Town and Greece, let’s throwback to our DIRECT crew with this blog from Cape Town student Crystal Yabes. Crystal attends the University of Arizona and gives some insight to the powerful moments shared on the two-week DIRECT Cape Town experience. Why DIRECT Cape Town? … Continue Reading »
Today’s blog comes to you from LEAD Greece participant Martha Shiver, a student at Georgia College & State University. Read below to hear her impressions from the first couple of weeks abroad! Time and Hidden Treasures We have been in Greece for a little over a week now and in this time I know that my … Continue Reading »
Our next featured blog comes from Nelle Thomas, a student at the University of Alabama. Nelle first joined us abroad on GO Rome in 2015 and was later selected to serve as a Community Leader on her campus for the 2015-2016 school year. We are thrilled to have Nelle “LeadAgain” in Cape Town this … Continue Reading »
Sometimes it’s the smallest of detail you notice abroad that can bring the most significance. Check out today’s featured blog from Daly Witt about her experience in the Cape Town market! Bietjie Dans Koningin (Little Dancing Queen) While walking through the Green Market and observing all the local venders who eagerly attempted to sell us … Continue Reading »
Kate Leahy is our trailblazer from the University of Tulsa as the first student from her school to attend a LeadAbroad program! Read below to hear about the bonding experiences week 1 of LEAD Cape Town has provided! Things That LeadAbroad Provided That I Didn’t Expect Hey y’all! My name is Kate Leahy and I … Continue Reading »
Our first LEAD Cape Town featured blog comes from Statyn Coppage, a student at the University of Mississippi! Keep reading for an inside look on some of the powerful moments she has experienced during week 1! Seeking the Experience After an extensive journey of traveling out of the country for the first time, I have … Continue Reading »
Next up on our featured blog is Anna Lynch from the University of Houston. Before going on any LeadAbroad program, finances can be a big question for students. Check out how Anna made her dream come true with a little hard work and help from her family! Finances – The Elephant in the Room … Continue Reading »
Today’s blog comes to you from Madelyn Richards from Texas A&M University! Need a quick guide on understanding life in Greece? Read below to see what all Madelyn has learned so far in her short time in Greece! 4 Tips on How to Blend in to the Greek Culture 1. Try not be … Continue Reading »
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 »