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 »
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 »
To be an effective leader, you must first lead yourself and truly understand your direction. Lauren Beckham from the University of Mississippi asked herself the hard questions while attending LEAD Cape Town. We cannot wait to see those aspirations come to life here in the States! The million dollar question: what do you want to … Continue Reading »
By: Katie Peltier, a junior at the University of Texas I will focus on my strengths but remember my weaknesses. LEAD Cape Town is all about how you can become a better leader; so many times we are told to focus on your weaknesses so you can become better in that area but, we tend … Continue Reading »
Julianna Neal, a junior at the University of Alabama, has a great list of tips on the Table Mountain climb in Cape Town! 1. When Joanna tells you it is difficult think 10X as difficult as she says 2. You will be climbing stairs for 3 miles 3. Start at your own pace… do not … Continue Reading »
Annsley Davis, a junior at the University of Arkansas, has some great tips for anyone considering traveling with GoGlobal to Greece! Check out her blog below! 1. Eat everything in sight. You might gain 15 pounds but it is so worth it! It’s almost impossible to resist the Greek frozen yogurt or waffles with Nutella on … Continue Reading »
Hayley Wallace from the University of Alabama describes her picturesque experience in Santorini. We hope our students soak in the beauty of Greece as the program enters its last week! The sunsets: What made my whole experience incredible were the amazing sunsets. We went to a town called Oia known to have the best views … Continue Reading »
Brittney Rathbone, a junior at Louisiana State University, is dedicated to leaving Greece with no regrets as we approach the end of the program. We hope all of our students make the most out of this last week in Crete! Yassas friends! Our time in Greece is quickly coming to an end. From bungee jumping … Continue Reading »
Sydney Young, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, shares her favorite spots to grab a meal while in Greece. Don’t miss out on these amazing restaurants! 1. Balux Café House Project Balux Café has anything you could be craving from Sushi to Italian or even authentic Greek food. A few friends and I came … Continue Reading »
Maddie Hartmann from the University of Arkansas experienced true Greek culture by learning about Greek weddings. Check out her blog! On our last night in Santorini, we went to the White Door Theatre in a town called Fira to participate in a mock Greek wedding. After a brief introduction of the family and the situation, … Continue Reading »