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Frosting the Streets Around the World: Outfit Inspiration for Your Travel Abroad Experience
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

Madison Jennings
Jun 6


It's a Seaside Meetup! DIRECT Greece and DIRECT Florence Students Head to the Amalfi Coast
As DIRECT Greece Session 1 and DIRECT Florence Session 1 wrapped up, students weren’t ready to part ways, therefore LeadAbroad introduced the Amalfi Coast add-on. This five-day adventure brings both groups together to explore Sorrento, Positano, Capri, and Anacapri while enjoying Italian food, scenic views, and shared experiences. After service, leadership, and fun abroad, students now create new memories along Italy’s stunning coastline.

Madison Jennings
Jun 2


Adventure is Everywhere: Exploring Week 1 of Our 2025 Programs!
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.

Madison Jennings
May 23


Back Home Blues: Re-Adjusting After Study Abroad
The saddest part of a study abroad program is having to leave. Students live their best lives- checking off bucket list items,...

Mia Perez
Aug 15, 2024


Family Forever: Staying Connected with your Greece Friends After Going Home
Leaving a LeadAbroad program may leave our students and staff in a few tears - saying goodbye to new friends is never easy. Our students...

Mia Perez
Aug 6, 2024


Freshman Summer Abroad: How Studying Abroad in Early in College Changed My Life
Studying abroad can be apart of any student's journey, at any time! There is a common misconception that there's a "right time" to study...

Mia Perez
Jul 19, 2024


Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again with DIRECT Greece Session 1!
By Mia Perez, Public Relations Intern 2024 Being able to live out your dream Mamma Mia summer. I can't think of anything better, and...

Mia Perez
Jun 5, 2024


Exploring Greece: Janson's Journey of Cultural Immersion and Personal Growth
By Janson Sanders, 2023 LEAD Greece Hello, my name is Janson Sanders and I am currently a Junior at the University of Arkansas. My study...

Janson Sanders
May 8, 2024
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