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Student Profiles
"GLA opened my eyes to another country, culture, and history. My experiences have made me feel educated, inspired, and hopeful all at the same time."
Name
Katherine Finerty
Hometown
New York, USA
High School
The Dalton School
How GLA changed her life
I came to identify myself with and become close to people from other countries and backrounds, while at the same time I learned to appreciate and admire their differences in culture and lifestyle. I feel not only more globally aware, but also more self aware.
What she misses most
I miss living with my three roommates, who were from California and Ethiopia. Even though we were all so different, we became best friends within the first week.
"GLA boosted my self esteem in a way nothing else has."
Name
Lolan Sagoe-Moses
Hometown
Ghana
High School
SOS Hermann Gmeiner Inernational College
Why he recommends GLA
You'll get to meet great people, see great places and learn lots of new things.
Leadership in-action
Lolan developed a network of Pan African clubs across different African nations
"I have been inspired to continue reaching out to others. I am positive that I will come back to Africa some day to contribute what I can."
Name
Ashley Schoettle
Hometown
California, USA
High School
Castilleja School
Where is she now?
Princeton University
Favorite GLA experience
Riding bikes along the coast to the Cape of Good Hope
Leadership in-action
Ashley established a non-profit called "Nets of Love" to raise awareness about malaria and funds to purchase insecticide-treated bed nets
"The GLA Experience forced me to challenge my views by exposing me to individuals with worldwide views. The enlightening debate provoked during the program has continued to influence my perspective, especially on matters of global relevance."
Name
Mike Coombes
Hometown
England
High School
St. Paul's School, London
Where is he now?
Oxford University
What he remembers most
The remarkable sense of community and companionship which pervaded the program, built through the unique experiences we shared over several thoroughly enjoyable weeks. I remember not wanting to leave.
Why he recommends GLA
GLA provides the opportunity for truly worthwhile travel; through the combination of trips, classes and community service I felt more immersed in a different culture than ever before.
"GLA changed my life in that the experiences I had on the program inspired me to go on and do other things."
Name
Samuel Harris
Hometown
New Jersey, USA
High School
Dwight Englewood School
Recommendations for future GLA students
Absorb everything you can; don't take one moment for granted; if you do you will regret it later because nothing on the trip is worth missing.
Leadership in-action
Samuel started a school club called H.O.P.E. (helping out people everywhere), which raises funds for people making a difference around the world
