Category Archives: Class of 2010

Lesedi Cultural Village: South Africa’s Tribal Experience

Africa is known as the cradle of humankind. The first man was known as a hunting people; bushman who believed in the spirit world of animals and used paintings to signify their beliefs and traditions. Lesedi Cultural Village, located an … Continue reading

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Enforcing Segregationist Policies- The Apartheid Museum

  Upon entry to the apartheid museum in Johannesburg, I was handed a small laminated card classifying me as a non-white. It was at this point that I suddenly began to see the “city of gold” through a different set … Continue reading

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Does ‘Apartheid’ Persist?

Before arriving in South Africa, Apartheid seemed to be such a thing of the past. A blemish on South Africa’s history that they had courageously overcome. However, some alarmingly stark contrasts have proven that it very much still has its … Continue reading

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Political Prisoners Speak: What Can We Learn From Them?

You cannot talk about the history of Apartheid without mentioning the political prisoners that were held for years simply for speaking their minds. They were imprisoned for anything politically controversial. This included speeches, poems, theatre, journalism, or basically any actions … Continue reading

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College Life in South Africa

Even at a young age, most American children are of the belief that their lives will consist of schooling until they reach at least age 21.  For the most part, the question is not if one will attend college, but … Continue reading

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Is being houseless the same as being homeless?- The homeless population of South Africa

Homelessness is a problem that is faced worldwide. Because of this, it is often assumed that being homeless is the same in all cultures. Even within the short time that our class has spent in South Africa, it is clear … Continue reading

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A Post from President Lambert

A Visit to the University of the Western Cape On Tuesday, January 12 Dr. Layne and I had the opportunity for a meeting at the University of the Western Cape with Brian O’Connell, rector and vice-chancellor, and Jan Persens, director … Continue reading

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The South African Worker

The South African Worker Towards the end of our stay in Cape Town each student completed a 3-day internship with an organization of his or her choice. During the preparatory course through out the fall semester each of us had … Continue reading

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Meeting “The Arch”

I could not stop smiling the entire day of Friday, January 15, 2010. That morning, our class was granted the incredible opportunity of attending morning Eucharist that was led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu at his former dioceses, St George’s Cathedral … Continue reading

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The Safari Experience

Kruger National Park is one of the most renowned wildlife parks not only in South Africa but also in the world. Established in 1898 by Paul Kruger, it was shortly thereafter taken over by Major James Stevenson-Hamilton. Major Stevenson-Hamilton was … Continue reading

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