Leadership Is Learned, Practiced, and Passed On

Leadership in EGL is not limited to board positions. Students develop leadership skills through multiple pathways throughout their time in the program.

Ways Students Lead in EGL

• Serving on the student board or as a committee chair

• Participating in Topics in Leadership (TiL)

• Mentoring younger students

• Leading Volunteer Abroad trips as Site Leads

• Organizing cultural, service, and professional events

• Engaging with alumni and industry partners

Many students progress from general members to committee roles, board leadership, and eventually alumni leadership through the AAB.

Leadership Beyond the Board

EGL emphasizes leadership as:

• Collaboration, not hierarchy

• Service, not status

• Growth, not perfection

Students learn to lead teams, manage ambiguity, and support one another — skills that translate directly to professional and personal life.