Written by: Kristin Priede. Kristin is a certified teacher in Toronto, Ontario. She has been involved with the Leacock Foundation as a volunteer, teacher, and director for almost 6 years, and has made exemplary contributions by connecting students in Toronto with students in South Africa, facilitating important global learning and perspectives. I have been a […]
Amanda Charles is a 3rd year BSc Human Molecular Biology (extended) student at the University of Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She matriculated from Get Ahead College in 2011 with a bachelor pass. She is currently 20 years old. Before I reflect on my experiences and the huge influence the GAP school had on […]
Lauren Bradeen traveled to South Africa with 11 girls and 3 teachers from Branksome Hall in 2008. The Queenstown Get Ahead Project School was a remarkable experience for her. She graduated from The University of Western Ontario in 2013 and is now working in marketing at Scotiabank. In 2008, 14 of us traveled to South Africa where we […]