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A Nation in Transition

For my internship, I was placed at a Virgin Active health club in Century City.  As an Exercise Science major, this was the perfect placement for me so that I could get an inside view of South African perspectives on … Continue reading

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Interning in South Africa

As many students in this course are aware, I had an exciting opportunity to travel to Durban for my three internship days this week. Many family members and friends expressed some concern at first regarding me travelling by myself, but … Continue reading

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The Role of Education in South Africa

Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 12:15 AM Posted by Lauren Doxsey Over the past couple of weeks, we have all had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit and observe some of the most prominent cities in South Africa. As our journey is … Continue reading

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The Hawston Homestay

Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 12:33 PM Posted by Erica Rossi   “The only ritual in which we are afforded the same status as men is at our funeral. It is in death that we ultimately achieve equality. Almost every other … Continue reading

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Gandhi and the Phoenix Settlement

  Friday, January 18, 2008, 09:07 AM Posted by Kelci Flower    Mahatma Gandhi was a capitvating and inspiring man who was born in India during British rule ad educated in legal studies in London, England. Gandhi first arrived in … Continue reading

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The Indian Presence in Durban

  Friday, January 18, 2008, 03:01 AM Posted by Amanda Aumiller   The Indian presence in Durban was noticeable at the market we visited when we first arrived. There were many spices present and all of the vendors were of … Continue reading

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More on Kruger

  Friday, January 18, 2008, 03:00 AM Posted by Lindsay Morgan   Kruger National Park is located in South Africa and Mozambique. It is the largest game reserve. In 1898 a plague hurt the area where the park is now … Continue reading

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Kruger National Park

Friday, January 18, 2008, 02:59 AM Posted by Ashley Sabol Kruger National Park is one of the biggest game reserves located in South Africa. It is well known for its wildlife and safari experience. When individuals come to visit the … Continue reading

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The Ups and Downs of Life in South Africa

Monday, January 14, 2008, 02:13 PM Posted by Kaitlin Abbey On Saturday we drove from Cape Town to the fishing town of Hermanus. Our first stop in the town was to the local crèche, or children’s nursery. The children greeted … Continue reading

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Visit to Zwelihle

  Monday, January 14, 2008, 01:56 PM Posted by Rebecca Porter-Orr   After spending the first week of our trip in Cape Town we ventured an hour and a half to spend the night in the town of Hawston. This … Continue reading

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