Spring break in Cape Town
Posted April 7, 2017
I came to Stellenbosch without taking any class on South African history, politics or culture, so the only things I knew were of the...Category: NUinSouthAfrica
Robben Island
Posted April 3, 2017
The cell in which Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for his 18 years on Robben Island. On April 8, 2017, we took a bus tour...
Being Asian-American in South Africa
Posted April 2, 2017
Before I came to South Africa, I assumed that I would experience at least a few uncomfortable moments due to my race. I surmised...
Pre-Departure Thoughts
Posted March 31, 2017
Within the past couple of months, it has been made clear that I am called into international Christian missions work. This is definitely not the...
First Week in Stellenbosch
Posted March 30, 2017
Our first week in Stellenbosch was a whirlwind. Getting myself set up in a brand-new city was fun, and weird, and at times, kind...
Uncertainty
Posted March 15, 2017
As I sit at the gate waiting to board my connecting flight to Dubai, the main feeling I have is uncertainty. I can picture...
A Reluctant Goodbye
Posted August 4, 2016
It’s taken me a while to write this final post. Mostly because I was unsure on how to put all of my feelings about...
What Comes Next?
Posted July 5, 2016
I’ve been home for about two weeks now, and in the meantime, I’ve quickly reintegrated into my normal Northwestern student routine of taking some...
Sundays were the Highlight
Posted June 29, 2016
Every Sunday we were in Stellenbosch, Anna (a fellow program member) and I tried to attend church. We did for the most part. We...
Justice Under a Tree
Posted June 28, 2016
Upon arriving to Johannesburg, I could feel an immediate difference in the atmosphere of the city. While Cape Town felt more California-esque, Johannesburg felt...