Your First Week in Rome as Told by Classical Statues
Our first GO Rome blog comes from Hailey Stafford, a rising junior at Miami University! It seems nearly impossible that we are already ending our first week here in Rome with Go Global. Somehow...
View Article10 Things You Learn During Your First Week In Rome
By: Megan Mallonee, a rising junior at the University of North Carolina 1. You might actually need to learn some Italian. I tried to pick up a little bit before I left for Rome, but pretty much figured...
View Article8 Things That I Was Told About Rome That Were Not True
By: Victoria Gordon, a rising junior at the University of Georgia Before I left Rome, everyone I knew was telling me things about Rome that I just HAD to know. I’m sure this happens to many people...
View ArticleFrom Negatives to Positives
By: Anna Drummond, a rising junior at Texas A&M. You can only prepare so much for a trip to somewhere you’ve never been before to experience things that are so foreign to your daily routine. While...
View Article“A Gelato a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”
By: Hannah Greb, a rising sophomore at the University of Arizona Here in Rome I have adopted the phrase “a gelato a day keeps the doctor away”. Although the second part of this phrase many not be true...
View Article11 Times I’ve used the phrase “When in Rome”
By: Shawna Wensel, a rising sophomore at the University of Arizona 1) When the dinner bill ends up being three times the amount you expected it to be because of the bread, water, service charge, and...
View Article5 Things I Wish I’d Been Told Before Studying Abroad
By: Stephanie Bowar, a rising junior at Oglethorpe University I did a lot of research before coming to Rome, from the weather to sightseeing to cultural oddities to prepare for. I knew I would have to...
View ArticleHow studying abroad has changed my bucket list
By: Mimi Germond, a rising junior at the University of Mississippi Previous to GO Rome, I had never been off the continent. I have gone to Canada and Mexico but never over the ocean or to a truly...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts When Traveling To Rome
By: Marit Winborn, a rising junior at the University of Alabama When I decided I was going to study abroad for the summer, I was told a lot of things. Some ended up being true, but some ended up being...
View ArticleA Word from the Wise
By: Lauren Hill, a junior at Auburn University 1. The Program. I walked into this knowing two friends from home but I was still a little nervous. I wasn’t sure who I was going to meet. I didn’t know if...
View ArticleMeet Anna: Social Media Intern
It’s that time of year again – a new school year, a fresh start … a new group of LeadAbroad Community Leaders and Social Media Interns! Our team is as excited as ever to start another great year...
View ArticleThe Power of Ubuntu: Finding our Purpose in South Africa
Many travel and study abroad programs include a service component, but something particularly special about service with LeadAbroad is the application. We work hard to create service opportunities for...
View ArticleHow to Communicate Abroad
Each of our locations has its own set of communication suggestions, but Community Leader Stephanie Bowar comprised a list of her suggestions based upon her experience on GO: Rome 2014. Stephanie is a...
View ArticleMeet Hilary: Social Media Intern
Have you followed our LeadAbroad Facebook page? Well, you should, because Social Media Intern Hilary Rattikin posts insightful articles, action-packed videos, and take-me-there-now photos each and...
View ArticleYour Guide to Souvenir Shopping
So often we stress over the perfect souvenir. Is this t-shirt really worth $40? Will my mom like this gift, or should I go with this one over here? Is this bracelet actually authentic? So many...
View ArticleMeet Johnny: Social Media Intern
This year on LEAD Cape Town, we were introduced to a really special person. We got to watch this student conquer his greatest fear, heights, by jumping the tallest bungee jump in the world after...
View Article8 Go Pro Tips and Tricks for the Abroad Student
For those of you who read our interview with Social Media Intern Johnny Martinez, you’ve seen that media plays a huge part in our LeadAbroad trips. We love to capture these moments and memories and...
View ArticleMeet Hannah: Social Media Intern
In an era where studying abroad is on the rise amongst teenagers and young adults, so is engagement in social networking sites and apps. Our social media team has a unique task; unlike those before us,...
View ArticleHighs and Lows: LeadAbroad Culture
At LeadAbroad, we connect with our students and encourage them to connect with each other in a way that provides support, encouragement, and better conversation. In several ways, we strive to build a...
View ArticleAlumni Highlight: Meet Lincoln
In 2012, Lincoln Vallett joined us on LEAD Cape Town as a student on his first LeadAbroad experience. It was no secret that Lincoln was a student with drive, insight, and a greater passion for helping...
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