Back Row: Carrie Graham, Alyssa Hughes, Daniella Abelard, Cindy Bravo, Cynthia Tetteh, Maeve Maloney, Zuleika Candelaria;
Front Row: Chivelle Blissett, Leslie Rivera, Deborah Delianne, Eddie Woollacot

Welcome . . .

On May 10, 2013 ten eager students and their director Carrie Graham arrived in Cape Town to begin what is sure to be an amazing four weeks. The University of Connecticut’s Service Learning Study Abroad in Cape Town is designed to facilitate greater understanding of South Africa’s troubled past while providing opportunities to witness its vibrant hope for the future. While living, learning, and working in one of most beautiful settings in the world, students are placed at various service learning sites while participating in classes intended to help contextualize their experiences, expand their horizons and develop a deeper appreciation of what it means to be a global citizen.

As anyone who has been to Cape Town can attest, there are no words or pictures that can begin to adequately capture the beauty of the scenery or hospitality of the people here. Therefore, this blog is merely intended to provide an overview of the program and a glimpse at some experiences of students participating in this first ever 4 week "summer" program. Once again it is a privilege and honor to accompany a wonderful group of UConn students to a place I have come to know and love.

In peace, with hope, Marita McComiskey

Monday, May 27, 2013

Chivelle's appreciation of support

The second week of my Cape Town has is now complete. This week was pretty much spent at out internships. The more I go to Tafelsig, the more my love grows for the place. Being there has really solidified my decision to become a nurse. I really want to help people who can’t afford or receive proper healthcare. As soon as I become a registered nurse, I definitely want to work at the clinic for a while. I talked to some of the sisters about me coming back to work there and they think it’s a great idea and can’t wait for me to come back. They are encouraging of me finishing my academics and really want me to succeed in everything I do. It’s amazing to see how loving and encouraging the sisters are towards me and they haven’t even known me for a long time. I love the feeling of community and support that the sisters give me; it’s actually giving me motivation to continue my hard work in order to come back and give back.  

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