Hello!! My name is Paige and I am a sophomore in
Allied Health. I heard about this program through my academic advisor and
immediately fell in love. The internship is what really appealed to me—in Cape
Town I hope to be placed in a hospital or somewhere that I can support the
South African community through health care, which is something I am very
passionate about.
Here at uconn my schedule is pretty much packed
with sciences and labs, which is why I am really looking forward to the classes
we will be taking in Cape Town. Learning about the history and politics of
South Africa, taking classes about gender and race, and being immersed into
such a unique community, I feel like I will gain invaluable knowledge about the
world in places outside of the US, and will develop into a more culturally
sound citizen.
I’m also really excited about the activist project
that we will each be doing. I have always been a huge fan of soccer and thought
the soccer league that others worked with in previous years was a great idea. I would
love to get a few people together to continue the project!
Right now I am feeling more excited than ever about
this trip. Although I am a bit apprehensive about being in a very different
environment for such an extended period of time, I have a feeling that as soon
as I get there all my nerves will disappear. As we stay busy I’m sure our time
will feel like its passing too quickly and we won’t want to leave! Can’t wait
to meet you all and explore South African’s beauty together!
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