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By Ryan Schindler       If people ask me what was the most beautiful thing I saw in South Africa, my answer will surprise them. I have seen Table Mountain, zip lined across ancient jungle, and looked out across the Cape of Good Hope; my answer is none of these things. It is, instead, … Continue reading Second Blog Post Continue reading →

By Jenna Hall Throughout this entire experience we have learned about the affects of apartheid, the wealth disparities among different races, the mistreatment of miners, and the corruption of the South African government. The lessons I’ve learned and the things I’ve seen have been powerful and will stay with me for the rest of my … Continue reading Educational Opportunities in Kruger Continue reading →

By Lauren McCallister Since my tribe has a focus on policies, we have spent a significant amount of time researching education in South Africa and how it was affected due to apartheid. Since arriving in the country, I have picked up on many current events relating to education the education system here. On the 21st, … Continue reading Long-Lasting Effects of Apartheid on Education Continue reading →

By Valerie Reich Wealth is based in gold. Jewelry is made of gold. Fashion is designed in honor of gold. But gold has a dark side. Last night we went to the play Egoli which follows the lives of a few miners in working and living together in a mining community in Johannesburg. “Egoli”, which … Continue reading The Lies of the Mines Continue reading →

By Hannah Orth Apartheid is painful to talk about. People were killed, beaten, jailed, and oppressed based on the color of skin, only. The difficulties behind race is a problem across the world. People with darker skin seem to be repeatedly oppressed by those of whiter complexions. The white counterparts have difficulty recognizing the effects … Continue reading Apartheid, History, and T Continue reading →

By Amanda B As South Africa is known as The Cradle of Humankind, on Tuesday January 19th, our class visited Maropeng, which is a museum that allowed us to discover our human heritage and ancestry. The word Maropeng translates to mean “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, an indigenous language of South Africa. … Continue reading The Cradle of Human Kind Continue reading →

By Hannah Orth Education comes in many forms and continues throughout the life of each person. Whether it be learning skills for a profession or learning how to better interact with people, learning never ceases. Even when sentenced to prison, the political prisoners of Robben Island learned from each other and essentially developed many of … Continue reading Robben Island Continue reading →

By Ryan Schindler   My involvement with my Dad’s children’s charity has given me ample opportunities to interact with kids, so I thought I would be prepared for volunteering in a South African school. I was wrong. Very wrong. But I’m ok with this, for I have learned a lot from what my observations and … Continue reading Children can Teach the Most Continue reading →

By Amanda B Today, Sunday January 10th, we traveled to the township of Langa outside the city of Cape Town. While we were there for the afternoon, we had many enjoyable experiences, including having a delicious lunch with a live music performance by a local band, a tour of the Langa visitor center as well as a tour … Continue reading A Day in Langa Continue reading →

By Lauren McCallister We visited various townships on January 10th, 11th, and 12th, and by the 12th, I was adjusted enough that I could start picking up on things I didn’t get to notice the days prior. I was able to connect these visits very easily to the topics regarding children and education that we … Continue reading Education in Cape Town Townships Continue reading →