Pros
This is a rare chance to build professional skills by taking initiative and "crafting your own experience". While there are goals and objectives, GLN is much more open to input from any individual who wants to contribute than you typically find in the working world. It's also unique in that it has a very global perspective that is humanizing for people from all backgrounds. Every language is valued, every culture is valued and every person is valued in a way that has more impact on you as you interact with and contribute to the community more. The executive leadership is open to interacting with everyone and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds and with all interests. The mission is yours to interpret and by being there, you will improve. Many companies and organizations focus on a limited range of cultural interests but GLN is respectful of and interested in everyone and every part of the world. This is both a professional platform and a community.
Cons
It's not really a con but there's a lot of work that goes into successfully running this program. A person needs to be prepared to recognize that and also to be flexible when circumstances change quickly. There are times when it is just necessary to pitch in and to be committed to quality. The more people collaborate, the more balance exists. At the same time, the goal is growth and now is a great time for it.