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Today we visited Kalksteenfontein, a township that has not seen help from Americans in 20 years. One word to describe it: Overwhelming. It was an overwhelming experience in many ways, but the most apparent aspect that caught me off guard was the aggression we witnessed in the parental community. As we handed out lunch to … Continue reading “Good men turned into pieces of stone” Continue reading →

“A Nation should not be judge by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones” -Nelson Mandela While journeying to South Africa, we (the zulu tribe) focused on the health status of the country and how it has been shaped by the apartheid. The apartheid government in South Africa treated its lowest citizens … Continue reading Who can you learn from today? Continue reading →

Kianna Bermudez January 21, 2016 Today, we visited Constitution Hill and went on a guided tour through what used to be the Old Fort prison complex, Number Four, and areas that were later added, such as the isolation cells in Emakhulukuthu, and the Women’s Prison. The prisoners ranged from men and women who had simply … Continue reading Health Effects of the Living Conditions in the Old Fort Prison complex at Constitution Hill Continue reading →

Kianna Bermudez January 13th, 2016 Throughout my time in Cape Town, the most memorable and transformative experiences thus far have resulted from our time spent at the different townships. Respectively, we have visited Khayelitsha, Langa, Zwelihle, and an additional “colored” township. In being part of the Zulu group within class, which focuses on health and … Continue reading Perceived Health in Various Townships Continue reading →

On Tuesday, January 19th we embarked on our journey to the Cradle of Humankind, a historical site aimed at helping people discover their human heritage. We traveled along the timeline of some of the major events in our earth’s history, experienced evolution, saw an original fossil display and learned about science and sustainability. When learning … Continue reading Welcome Home 🙂 By Emma Kvaale Continue reading →

Tuesday, January 12, the class visited a new township for the South Africa Study Abroad Program. This township was different from the others. Sure, it was the similar in how people were living scarcely but their appearance differed.  As we pulled up, I quickly noticed that the people living here were mainly of lighter complexion … Continue reading Empathize for Betterment by Bria Turner Continue reading →

We are only half way through our South African adventure and it is remarkable the people I have met, places I have seen and information I have learned. The most life-changing day I have experienced thus far in Cape Town was on Sunday January 10th. We spent our time in Langa, the first black Capetonian … Continue reading Can We Fix It? By Emma Kvaale Continue reading →

Just Hold On Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa!! It has been a pleasure being able to experience this beautiful city with such rich history. We have have spent the last six days unraveling history we read about during our introductory class and begun to put it into real meaning. On Sunday, January 10, 2016, … Continue reading Just Hold On by Bria Turner Continue reading →

The most famous Zulu is Shaka Zulu, the most feared warrior in Zulu history. This group calls themselves the Amazulu – or “People of Heaven” and historically have made their home in Kwa-Zulu Natal, an area bordered by the Drakensburg, Mozambique, and the Eastern Cape. This group is proud of its warrior history, and famous … Continue reading The Zulus Continue reading →