Less than one month!
It is freezing cold in Minnesota! I am a native Minnesotan and should be used to the frigid temperatures, but according to my family, my time in Washington has made me weak! I am surviving, mostly due to the trusty heat that warms my cozy house, but also because my mind is immersed in the world of South Africa.
As a Social Work and Spanish major, I am fascinated by issues of injustice, conflict, and poverty and how social services interact with these issues. From my beginning research of South African history and culture over the past few months, I know that this experience will introduce me to many new thoughts and challenges. I am excited to dive into my pile of books over the next few weeks, and even more excited to fly to the other side of the world in less than one month!
Photos & Baboons
Your colleagues on the trip posted some wonderful info - Sounds like the baboons are a riot! They're probably more fun from a distance!
The photos are great too - We put the photo of all of you at the cape as our screensaver - Looks phenomenal!
Enjoy!
You arrived!
NWA.com says you arrived safely - Glad to hear it! We're following your itinerary, and anxious to hear about Soetwater Enviro-Center and "Lappies"
All you reading, papers and preparation have certainly prepared you for a great experience. ENJOY!!
If I have my seasons
If I have my seasons straight, you will be plenty warm this time of year in Africa as it is now summertime. Poverty and injustice are everywhere, but remarkably, we found people to be happy and open to visitors.
Challenge yourself to overlook stereotypes and see everything through fresh eyes.
Be safe
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