Cape Town Study Abroad Group May-June 2013 |
| back row: Eddie, Chivelle, Maeve, Zuleika, Deborah front row: Daniella, Cindy, Leslie, Cynthia, Alyssa |
Looking
back at this study abroad trip I couldn’t be any happier that I was given this
opportunity to stay in Cape Town for an entire month! I really do wish we had a
longer stay to explore, learn, and experience more about South Africa as we and
grow as individuals. Being away for a month made me open my eyes to harsh
realities. It made me appreciate everyone and everything I have. I truly
learned so much from the people I met in South Africa from the learners at
Christel House, Ms. Evelyn, Chantel, and even some of the vendors at St.
Georges mall. Everyone I met showed compassion, kindness, and love. I plan to
someday go back and visit Cape Town and hopefully stay longer than a month. This
experience definitely impacted all our lives in a positive way; it made me
appreciate the true value of family, friends, and community. It’s hard to
explain to others how much of an impact it has made because it really is
something one needs to experience themself. |
| Jumping for joy at Maiden's Cove |
Going
there I wasn’t even too sure who Nelson Mandela was or what apartheid really
was. But now I’m able to say I can
understand half of it, not all because 1 month was way too short to be able to
take it all in. I’m glad I was able to visit Robben Island, the District 6 Museum,
the townships, Sithembele Matiso High School (even if it was only for an hour),
a Baptist church in Gugulethu, Signal Hill, Cape Point and many other places.
Every place I visited was beautiful whether it was a museum or township; the
people were always welcoming and warm. I have truly been missing the Cape Town
life since I’ve been home from the scenery, (Table Mountain) the people, but
more specifically my Christel House family.
I
feel confident that someday I will find my way back to South Africa!
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