Caroline excited to find out what adventures await

I really appreciated our pre-departure course and was very thankful that I was able to begin to get know my fellow travelers before we arrive in South Africa. Throughout the semester, we discussed issues of poverty, racism, and inequality both in the United States and in South Africa. The pre-departure class gave me a broad yet valuable understanding of the culture and social climate I will encounter when I arrive Cape Town. I found that our Unit assignments, specifically the final one, were really helpful in understanding what daily life looks like and feels like in Cape Town. I enjoyed learning about the music, food, sports, and architecture that I will soon experience. 

I also really liked watching documentaries and TED Talks for class because I was able to familiarize myself with the struggles that South Africans still face today. The documentary we watched about matric exams really sticks out in my mind because I was able to relate with the students in the film and empathize with them. I hope to make my own meaningful connections with South African students during my internship at Christel House in Cape Town. I am so excited to find out what adventures await me in Cape Town! Less than one month until the flight!