Category Archives: Class of 2019

           Today we visited the township of Soweto which is situated about 15-20minutes outside of Johannesburg. Soweto is actually an acronym that stands for“South Western Township”. We started our … Continue reading →

                When we got the itinerary for the trip, my dad was beyond excited for me to visit Soweto. He made sure I knew exactly what it was and all of its history. He tends to make jokes and I did not … Continue reading →

Liliesleaf Farm is located in a quiet suburban area called Rivonia, is a place that played an instrumental role in the progression of the South African liberation movement and the fight against the Apartheid regime. We visited the farm and were led by … Continue reading →

Before coming to South Africa, I dove into researching online about the country and participating in class discussions about the history, the culture, and the country. Although I am writing this blog post from our final day in Kruger National Park, I used this time to reflect on our time in Cape Town and specific … Continue reading Townships by Cara Driscoll → Continue reading →

During our time thus far in South Africa, we have had the pleasure of meeting wonderful and diverse South African people. Some of the particular events that stand out to me personally include working with the elderly people at the retirement community,… Continue reading →

During our time in South Africa we have met many unique and talented artists that have used their entrepreneurial skills to create a life for themselves. Artists in Cape Town and Johannesburg include painters, teabag makers, beaders, mosaic artists, sa… Continue reading →

Today we visited the Cradle of Humankind, a very special place for all human beings. It was in this place that the first homo genus species were found. It is a World Heritage Site located about an hour from Johannesburg in South Africa and t… Continue reading →

Today we visited the Cradle of Humankind, a very special place for all human beings. It was in this place that the first homo genus species were found. It is a World Heritage Site located about an hour from Johannesburg in South Africa and t… Continue reading →

           Before departing for our trip to South Africa, I remember the main question from my family was, “will you have enough water”. Their reaction was spurred from the vast publication of the what seemed to be th… Continue reading →

Post by Caroline O’Rourke The water crisis has been an ongoing topic in Cape Town, South Africa for the past few years now. “Day Zero” – the day when there would be no water supply left in the city has been lurking in the minds of the individuals inhabiting the area. After spending a little … Continue reading Mike Webster and Cape Town’s Water Supply (1/15/19) → Continue reading →