“GLP (Global Leadership Program) was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life so far. Having the opportunity to study alongside people from all over the world in such a beautiful setting was mind-blowing. There were people from Sri Lanka, Columbia, Panama, Peru, Mexico, U.S.A, Canada, Kazakhstan, Romania, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Serbia and Australia all studying side-by-side.

GLP was by far the best educational experience I have had thus far in my undergraduate degree. The learning took place not only in the classroom but also in every conversation and interaction with the other participants and our teachers. Now that I am back in Australia, I feel I have so much more to offer because of my experience abroad.”

Talking to Nathan Appleby, Byron Rollinson and Alexander Simakovic (Griffith university students) and Jemima Jackson (Newcastle university):

What was the highlight of the program for you?

Nathan: Staying at the Chateau, and the PEOPLE. You are surrounded by 60 other people who have been selected, from dozens of countries, because they - like you - have a passion for global action and change. The bounce-back effect is incredible. The stories inspirational. What you learn - just from the conversation you have on staircases, from getting lost in narrow cobbled side-streets, from staying up together at 4AM watching the sunrise over old, red painted tile roofs - is incomparable.

Byron: And making so many friends who will probably be life-long

Jemima: Yes, meeting 60 people from 22 countries and learning a little about everyone

Alexander: The city and the people that I got to know and worked with.

What comments would you make about the academic course?

Nathan: Challenging, but the instructors are so friendly you'd swear they were part of the course.

Byron: It was brilliant.

Jemima: Well structured, interesting, insightful

Alexander: All the courses are pretty well rounded. Lots of interesting facts to learn.

Would you recommend this program to a friend?

Nathan: Yes, the most unbelievably worthwhile program I have ever undertaken

Byron: Yes, GLP was one of the best times I have ever had. The people you meet, the classes, the things you see. You will never forget and you will never walk away with nothing.

Alexander: I have already told them that the program is well worth taking! Great program, great set of subjects, great fun.

Jemima: This program is not only for working on your leadership skills but the roles of a leader. Don't be scared to pick something above your ability the staff are amazing. Don't book weekend trips, Prague/Czech Republic is worth staying around for.