My name is Collette
Dorbandt, and I am currently a junior pursuing a major in Biological
Sciences. I have never traveled outside of North America, and always dreamed of
studying abroad in a location that was both culturally and environmentally
different. South Africa seemed like the perfect option as it offered me a
chance to do this, while still fitting in with my overall plan of study. The
internship component, as I’m sure with many other applicants, was also a huge
selling point. Given that, I really look forward to getting experience in the
healthcare field, especially in a country whose medical system differs from
ours so greatly. I also hope to learn about South Africa’s rich and complex
history.
It is almost surreal to think that I will really be travelling to South
Africa in less than three months. As with many of my fellow travelers, I am a
little nervous for the drastic change in culture, and the idea of being so far
from friends and family. However, what comes with those nerves is also pure
excitement and anxiousness to go! While I will be leaving many friends behind,
I will be taking many with me, and heading towards many future ones. I cannot
wait to see what kind of relationships I form with my peers, along with the
many wonderful South Africans I will get the pleasure to meet. Already counting
down the days until departure!
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