Global Leadership Adventures

Early Application Discount ends 12/31

As an incentive to encourage families to apply early and start making their travel plans with plenty of advance time, GLA offers a $395 (USD) early application discount.

 

Apply Online

To take advantage of this discount, simply submit your application before December 31st. With our new web-based application system, you can create an account and return later to continue working on your essays and even request a teacher recommendation electronically. Apply Online »

Note to Alumni: the early application discount is in addition to the Alumni Discount

Come experience the heart and soul of West Africa!
Gain unparalleled access to the rich culture and history of this peaceful nation. Check out our photos from Ghana »

Serve in Ghana

Ghanaians are well-known for being welcoming and enjoy exchanging ideas with others. You'll volunteer with orphanages, day care centers and schools. More about Community Service in Ghana »

Learn about Ghana

Ghana is known for its rich cultural traditions; come learn African percussion, dance and weavings. Immerse yourself in the exciting sights and sounds of this country and learn first-hand about issues facing communities and meet inspirational leaders who are meeting these challenges. More about Learning in Ghana »

Explore Ghana

Revisit history while touring the slave forts on the coast. Hike through the rainforest and meet a chief of a local village. These are just a few of the adventures you'll have in Ghana.

More about Exploration in Ghana »

 

 

Earn College Credit

Don't just go abroad this summer, earn college credit. GLA students can enroll Seattle Central Community College and take courses related to the GLA experience and earn college credit. Request more information on college credit.

Alumni in Action

GLA encourages its students to stay involved in issues they learned about during their program. Each month, we highlight the efforts of one of our alumni. Have a story to tell? Send us an email!

“Thank you for allowing me to participate in such an inspirational program. I just wanted to let you know that my GLA experience did not end when I returned to the United States.”

Student: Emily Bieniek

High School: University of Chicago Lab Schools (Chicago, IL)

Emily started Ubuntu Designs, an organization that produces cool t-shirts with social messages to raise awareness about HIV / AIDS in Africa. Profits from the sale of shirts goes to the JL Zwane Centre in South Africa, a GLA partner organization.

The group started out with no money. They held a bake-sale to raise start-up funds, and they made $80 which they used to purchase the initial supplies and blank t-shirts.

On their first day in business, they made $650 in t-shirt sales. They donated 30% of the profit to the Centre and re-invested the rest into buying more t-shirts and a professional silkscreen equiptment.

Their hope is that they can ship these t-shirts to other high schools who want to sell the shirts and raise money for a good cause.

If you would like to get involved - search for "Ubuntu Design" on Facebook and join this worthwhile group.