A Wildcat in the Wild
Posted February 14, 2019
Kruger was like nothing I had ever seen before; the entire experience felt like a dream. All the scenery in the world going on...Tag: South Africa
Go Maties!
Posted February 14, 2019
In America we love, obsess over, and even dedicate an entire day of the week to one sport: football. I grew up not only...
Orientation to South Africa
Posted February 1, 2018
The first two weeks of our program were incredible, but also, at times, emotionally heavy. Even in the first couple of days we jumped...
Settling in, but seeing new places
Posted January 23, 2018
We have finally settled in at Stellenbosch for a few weeks, and we have begun to get into a routine. As someone studying Industrial...
Finally.
Posted January 5, 2018
When I began my undergraduate studies at Northwestern, I wasn’t sure I wanted to be an engineer. What I did know was that I wanted...
Sala kakuhle! Sobonana emva kwexeshana Mzantsi Afrika.
Posted June 23, 2016
In case you’re wondering what the title translates to: “Goodbye, stay well! I’ll see you later South Africa!” I’ve been back in the suburbs...
1200 miles into a new home
Posted June 15, 2016
One of my favorite and most memorable experiences in South Africa so far was the rural homestay experience that we had the privilege of...
Sweet Home Chicago
Posted June 1, 2016
So I’ve been back in Chicago for 2 weeks now and it’s been good. The adjustment was not as bad as I thought it...
Off the Grid
Posted May 25, 2016
I can honestly say I enjoyed being off the grid for a week. Despite a small amount of anxiety over fall class registration, it...
Not that Different
Posted May 16, 2016
I’ve been in South Africa over a month now and have enjoyed every second of it! From seal diving to hiking to safaris to...