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

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Deborah finding more than her passion . . .

Deborah on Signal Hill with Lion's Head in the background
Destiny is the hidden power that is believed to control what will happen in the future, also known as fate. Have you ever wondered or asked yourself what is your destiny. As a child growing up, I was always taught that everyone has a purpose in life. In church the preacher would always state that “God has a special plan to you!”. Yet, many may ask themself, what is their purpose in life? What will one be doing for the remainder of their lifetime to make a difference in the world and making it a better place? I started to ask this question during my second semester in college. I came to the realization that I needed to discover my passion? To conquer this quest, I decided to take part in the Public Health South Africa Trip in Cape Town. However, through this trip I have found more than my passion. The South Africans history, culture and people helped me appreciate my own life and has demonstrated the important attributes that I need in order to be fit for the purpose that I am now obligated to fulfill. This far, I have learned about compassion, hope, perseverance and inspiration.
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