Every week we share stories here on Travel Talk of student experiences, recaps on programs, and tips to prepare for your upcoming programs. Our students fall in love with their programs and program locations year after year, and it is all thanks to the endless work our LeadAbroad staff puts in year round to make sure our students have the time of their lives!
Our staff is there to support all of our students and their families, and that process begins months before our programs. From calls with families to help decide what program is the right one for you, to providing detailed itineraries reassuring parents that their student will be safe while having one of their best summers yet! Day in and day out our staff does so much for our students and it's important to us that we thank them for taking part in making LeadAbroad as special as it is. Nothing describes our staff better than "the people that make the place". As amazing as our locations are each summer, a large part of why students leave with their hearts so filled is because of the community they have created and that begins with our staff. Thank you for each memory you have created, every mentorship with a student you have fostered, and for making LeadAbroad the best it can be whether you're on the ground at programs or working behind the scenes. We're not the only ones who have to thank you though- here's what our students have to say to our AMAZING staff!
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"Tori, Ellie, and Anne were the staff and leaders for my PRO Costa Rica Session 3 program. Not only did I find role models who encouraged me to be a better person, I also found friendships that I will always cherish. I am so thankful for them."
- Molly Nichols, University of Mississippi, PRO Costa Rica
"GRACE!! Grace made everyone feel so included and loved from the second we landed in Italy to our final airport goodbye. Thank you for all you do! It truly doesn’t go unnoticed! I can’t imagine my LeadAbroad experience without you!" - Shaylyn MacKellar, Georgia Southern University, DIRECT Florence
"Mariah was not only my group leader, she was more a friend. I met her the first day abroad and since it was my first time alone I was super nervous. She made me feel loved and welcomed there and made my transition seamlessly. I wish everyone could meet Mariah because she’s awesome!"
- Chandler Closson, University of Alabama, GO Rome
"The staff at LeadAbroad on the ground in Cape Town and here in the United States is so amazing! You can truly see how much they care for the students going abroad with them by their interactions."
- Taylor Watson, University of Alabama, DIRECT Cape Town
"THE BEST LEADERS EVER! Each one of them made me feel so comfortable and seen in a space that can be very overwhelming. My experience would not have been the same without them, and I owe them a big part of my huge love for Greece! Athena's 1 forever!"
- Julia Schwerdt, University of Tennessee, DIRECT Greece
"The staff went above and beyond with every little thing, from intentionally getting to know each student to bringing us dessert or coffee to cheer us up after a long day they were amazing and so kind! They were very accommodating with everything we wanted to see and do while we were in Cape Town and their communication was awesome!"
- Lydia Bauersfeld, University of Alabama, LEAD Cape Town
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Each and every person on the LeadAbroad team plays a role in creating transformative experiences. From us and our students: thank you for making the world shine a little brighter and for leaving a positive impact in each student's lives. If you'd like to meet our amazing staff abroad and have a summer to remember join our 2025 interest list below! See you soon, future travelers.
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