Gain lifelong skills during an immersive semester in South Africa. Apprentice at a human rights organization and learn how to tackle global issues from the ground up. Together with a diverse cohort of like-minded peers, you’ll gain skills and perspectives to fuel a future of positive impact.
A 12-week leadership experience, delivered virtually, that equips students worldwide with the skills and network for a lifetime of social impact. At 4 hours per week, the Academy empowers students to define their purpose and drive meaningful change in their communities and the world.
Pelourhino resides in the Centro Histórico of Salvador, Bahia. Its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture holds the largest accumulation of historic wealth from the seventeenth and eighteen centuries in the Americas, and remains as a mark of national identity for Bahians all across the state. Watch the video to learn more!
Originally from Ohio, Sarah now resides in Rutherfordton, North Carolina where she enjoys swimming, running, and helping others in her community. Sarah is a passionate individual and a strong advocate for young women, providing a voice for young girls at the GS National Convention in 2008 and volunteering during the local election campaigns in her community this past year. Sarah is also an accomplished musician and has traveled to Russia, Walt Disney World, and Washington D.C. with her school’s band and orchestra throughout her high school career. During her year abroad with Global Citizen Year, Sarah is excited to meet similarly passionate people while at the same time harnessing her own passions to make an impact in the global community.
