It honestly does not feel real that I will be headed to Cape Town, South Africa on Friday. I am feeling very excited, nervous, and eager. I am not entirely sure what to expect and I do not want to set myself up for any unrealistic expectations. My biggest goal is to learn as much… Read more

As I have been home and people have been asking me about my trip, I don’t even know where to begin to fully describe what I have experienced in South Africa. It feels nearly impossible to put in to words. I hope I never forget the feelings I had sleeping in the wilderness or playing… Read more

Job shadowing was interesting, fascinating, challenging, and educating. I shadowed Realistic, an outpatient drug rehabilitation center, halfway house, and children’s home. I loved being able to already have a connection with the supervisors of this program before starting the shadowing due to the wilderness experience. It made the whole experience feel more comfortable and connecting.… Read more

Visiting Robben Island was one of the most substantial days for me on my trip to Cape Town, South Africa for a variety of reasons. First, I learned that destructive behaviors have been repeated through out history and are continuing to be repeated today. This pattern of white men being in charge and treating people… Read more

The wilderness experience sparked a lot of emotions for me. I did not realize how uncomfortable I was with sleeping outside without a tent protecting me until the first night. I was incredibly anxious most the night. However, after the first day, I found myself a little excited to lay down for the second night… Read more

All I can say is that I have been blown away by what I have seen in the last week. I am slightly embarrassed by how shocked I am with how developed and modern Cape Town is than what I originally assumed. There are museums, high end car dealerships, nice restaurants, and much more. Yes,… Read more