Cape Town, South Africa, is a city full of beauty, adventure, and growth. For Caroline Ricketts, a sophomore at Ole Miss, her LeadAbroad journey in DIRECT Cape Town Session 2 was life-changing. She faced her fear of heights at the 216-meter Bloukrans Bridge, supported by her leaders and friends. The jump became a moment of empowerment, inspiring her to embrace confidence, courage, and connection—lessons she carried home from her unforgettable South African adventure.

Two strangers turned fast friends, AP Stewart and Bailey Henrickle met through DIRECT Cape Town — a spontaneous adventure that led them from bus rides to beach trips, laughter, and lasting lessons. With different backgrounds but a shared spirit of leadership and openness, they embraced every challenge and joy South Africa offered. From sailing fears to service days, their journey became a story of connection, courage, and the kind of growth that only travel brings.

Jakori Johnson, a rising senior at Delta State University, stepped beyond his Mississippi roots to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa with LeadAbroad. Determined to grow, not just travel, Jakori embraced cultural experiences, deep connections, and personal transformation. He discovered strength in vulnerability, listened deeply to others’ stories, and began seeing his own with renewed purpose. Now, he encourages others to seek growth beyond their comfort zones, just as h

LeadAbroad students are traveling in style, blending fashion with adventure across destinations like Greece, Florence, Cape Town, and Costa Rica. Embracing bright colors, flowy sundresses, chic athleisure, and earth tones, students express themselves through tasteful outfits suited for both city tours and excursions. Men sport polos, linen pants, and athletic wear. Whether exploring or relaxing, students prove that service, learning, and global adventure can be done with flai

Week 1 of LeadAbroad's starting programs went off without a hitch. Between whitewater rafting in Costa Rica, skydiving in Cape Town, pasta making in Florence, and bungee jumping in Greece, our students are truly exceptional. In every program, boundaries are being pushed, friendships are blossoming, and service is being accomplished. We cannot wait to see what the rest of summer has in store.

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LeadAbroad’s goal is to give back to our students, creating the opportunity of a lifetime for them abroad. We are lucky enough to share...

Our students come from all over the country with all sorts of passions. We love that each student has a unique idea of what they’re...