All smiles in Cape Town

If you are a student interested in joining us abroad, you might find yourself having similar thoughts to Callie Cole, a junior at the University of Alabama, who never thought studying abroad in South Africa would be a part of her college experience. It was just a typical Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa sitting on my sorority’s … Continue Reading »

Taylor makes a new friend in the township

Taylor Wesley, a junior at Auburn University, learned the powerful meaning of “Ubuntu” while hearing the story of the Amy Biehl Foundation. Check out her blog below! I came into this trip not knowing much about it other than the fact that I wanted to go to Cape Town. I have only been here for … Continue Reading »

Student makes a new friend in the township

Ellie Zloty, a junior at the University of Alabama, highlights some great points about the LEAD Cape Town program! My personal favorite is #2–balance abroad is so important to keep your body and mind at their very best! 1. Yes, we actually do learn and do work. We are wrapping up our first week of … Continue Reading »

New friends in Cape Town

Even though our LEAD Cape Town students are only finishing week 1, Katharyn Neil, a junior at Auburn University, is already recognizing the value of living outside of your comfort zone with Go Global. As I was looking out over the ocean from Signal Hill, on my first day of being in Cape Town, I … Continue Reading »

Students at the airport

Anna Lee Price, a junior at the University of Alabama, perfectly describes how most of our students feel when first venturing away from home on a Go Global trip. Check it out below! You’re going to South Africa!!! You are headed to the airport to embark on an adventure of a lifetime without knowing what … Continue Reading »

Students viewing Table Mountain

Evie Copeland, a junior at Appalachian State University, is our very first LEAD Cape Town blogger! Check out her first impressions of this incredible place! When entering Cape Town, South Africa, for the first time, many culture changes, traditions and observations were seen. This city already had my heart with its breath-taking views, food and … Continue Reading »

Students making new friends

Cari Grace Lutkins, a senior at the University of Alabama, committed to connect with her fellow students by being intentional on Cape Town Direct.  Don’t miss this great post! For a long time, I have been searching for the real meaning of “being intentional” with everything that I do. Being intentional in relationships, being intentional … Continue Reading »

Serving in Sir Lowry's Pass

Elise Granger, a senior at the University of Alabama, is another one of our GO: Again students as she traveled on LEAD Greece last year and joined on Cape Town Direct this year. Check out her blog to learn about the power of service across different programs! A different country, a new perspective. Throughout my … Continue Reading »