Category Archives: Class of 2010

Distinctive Foods of South Africa

Posted on January 15, 2010 by kyle waggoner

Our taste buds have been on quite the adventure the first ten days of our stay in South Africa. The colorful array of foods in this country is new to many of us, yet the interesting menu items have not … Continue reading →

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District Six: A Symbol of South Africa’s Growth

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lindsay depow

“We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity–a … Continue reading →

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The Children of South Africa:Nomzamo Creche

Posted on January 14, 2010 by jillian soja

I believe I speak for the majority of the group when I say that our visit to the Nomzamo Crèche was one of the most playful and energetic days we have had here in Cape Town. When we entered the … Continue reading →

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South Africans Fight to Save Their Communities

Posted on January 14, 2010 by jamie schatz

Itinerary: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Tuesday’s activities were my favorite of the class so far. The morning started with an outing to Christine Revell Children’s Home where the group was given the opportunity to play with the children and tour the … Continue reading →

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What’s worth more: a good price or a good cause?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by kelly giffear

Before leaving the airport in Dulles, I had a list of souvenirs that I was determined to set off and buy for our families and friends. My mom wanted an authentic bracelet, my dad wanted a FIFA world cup hat, … Continue reading →

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Religious Experiences in Cape Town & The Social Role of the Church

Posted on January 12, 2010 by christina strader

  Greetings from the Rainbow Nation. As you know, the Christian Church has a long and divided history. From Catholic to Anglican, Protestants, Latter Day Saints, Nontrinitarian, and beyond, the Christian Church has seen formal divide since King Henry VIII … Continue reading →

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There is More to Robben Island than Nelson Mendela’s Jail Cell

Posted on January 11, 2010 by mark sundman

Greetings from Cape Town!   On Saturday the 9th our class took a trip to go visit one of the most historically prominent sites in all of South Africa, Robben Island.  This is one of the first things that Calvin, … Continue reading →

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The role of theater: Apartheid / Post-apartheid

Posted on January 10, 2010 by admin

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa! On the fourth day of our adventure we explored the role of art as resistance and renaissance during apartheid in South Africa. Our morning began with a lecture from Charlyn Dyers, an English professor … Continue reading →

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Cape Town: General First Impressions

Posted on January 8, 2010 by susan cogswell

After over a day of travel, we have finally made it to South Africa. My first impressions of Cape Town are very different than what I anticipated. It’s the little things you notice at first. For example, while everyone from … Continue reading →

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Service Bio

Posted on December 6, 2009 by georgiana turner

During my time in South Africa, I hope to complete many acts of service and to grow as a person.  I will be able to do this through actively participating in the previously set up programs such as the Adopt-a-Student … Continue reading →

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