Usually one month away from everything is like a vacation. Too short of
a time to make a change because in a new place there is just so much to see and
do in such a short amount of time. With that said, that is why I am glad to say
my time in Cape Town as short as it was made a successful impact on me. The sight-seeing
alone made me appreciate all that nature has to offer. Visiting main tourist
attractions was also educational. When we went to Robben Island I learned about
great people like Nelson Mandela who changed South Africa and saved it from
hell. I had a lot of fun learning and changing the first two weeks. Although we
didn’t get much sleep or free days I can’t say I was really sorry. Sure I anticipated
going to bed and taking a nap every twenty minutes at first because of jet lag
but once I got over that I finally began to take in a lot of information. It
was all worth it at the end. I am a more aware human being internally and
externally. I am more educated about things that don’t just revolve around me.
I have made new friends and extended my networking skills. I have become more
involved in my own community. I am also looking to get into projects that will
better myself and make an impact on others like we did in Cape Town.
At this very moment in time, I miss being in Cape Town tired from a
long and life changing day. I miss my students in City Mission Educational
Services and although we are in touch I wish they could just teleport to me or
vice versa. I am excited to be reunited with my housemates once school starts
up again. I am going to start my volunteering at My Sister’s Place Shelter in
the near future. As a future goal, I am planning on looking for places to bring
awareness with my presentation. Life is looking up and I thank God for opening
up opportunities for me.
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