Disclaimer to any readers: I have never written a blog ever. Like ever. So please bear with me as I try it out during my time in this new country. I want to share everything that I see, learn, and experience while in South Africa, especially since I know most of my friends and family members will be asking a TON of questions once I come back. I’ve already been asked so many before I leave today, but many of them I have answered with an “I don’t know” or “I’m not sure” because I don’t know how I’m going to react to the differences of being in South Africa and I won’t be able to change those answers until I get there.
I’m going in with an open mind and an adventurous attitude to make sure that I can take in everything that I can while I’m there and also to calm some of my nerves. It’s a little nerve-racking to go to a completely different country (on a whole other continent!) to be immersed in their society, but it’s so exciting to be able to do so as well. It’s a country and culture that I’ve been attracted to since I developed an interest in Global Health. It’s an opportunity of a life-time and I’m so grateful to be able to take advantage of it. I’m excited for the adventures that I’m about to embark on with my NU classmates and for the chance to tell you all about it.
And don’t worry mom and dad, I’ll be alright.