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As anyone who has participated in UConn's Education Abroad in Cape Town will tell you, there are no words to adequately explain the depth of the experiences, no narratives to sufficiently describe the hospitality of the people, and no pictures to begin to capture the exquisite scenery. Therefore this blog is only intended to provide an unfolding story of the those co-educators who are traveling together as companions on this amazing journey.

As Resident Director of this program since 2008 it is once again my privilege and honor to accompany another group of remarkable students to this place I have come to know and love.

In peace, with hope,
Marita McComiskey, PhD

(marita4peace@gmail.com)

Monday, February 22, 2016

Maria realized her interest in human rights



Wonderful venue 
Maria dressed up for her group skit
last weekend, we journeyed an hour away to an olive farm for a human rights weekend. I was completely unsure what was going to occur. upon arriving, I was dazzled by the beauty everywhere. 

during various times throughout the weekend, I had the opportunity to listen. I learned so much just by listening to others.  many people had varying opinions than my own. for example, I found myself in a debate defending democracy over dictatorship. for approximately twenty minutes, we went back and forth explaining our views. however we decided to end with an impasse. over the weekend, I began to realize my own interest in human rights. 


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