Whoever said time changes everything was wrong. It’s not time, it’s experience. Experience changes everything. It just so happens that more commonly than not, more experience happens over a longer period of time. Yet that is not always the case. Sometimes we may feel like a whole lifetime has passed in a short amount of […]
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South Africa Through My Eyes (Video)
Studying abroad in a new country was the best decision I have ever made. It was a beautiful experience that I wish I knew how to express in words. The truth is, it’s difficult to explain something so life-changing. It’s better to experience it. So go on, take that leap and travel. Fortunately I went […]
Becoming Me
From the start, I promised myself I would do what I can to fully immerse myself in South African culture. My intention had led me to adopt many local ways. From the start I have noticed the unique style of UCT students and I have come to dress similarly. I find the style to be […]
South African Adventures
Howzit! I sincerely apologize for not keeping up with the blog posts as often as I should have. That’s the thing about studying abroad, you get so carried away with living in the moment that some things may slip your mind. So here’s a photo update that shows what I was up to the first […]
South African Melodies
Here is the beginning of my long awaited love affair with Africa. Arriving in Cape Town, it is clear that there is a unique melody rushing through the air. It is one of a kind. The streets are alive with noise. The landscape is impeccably hypnotizing. Each day, the sun towers overhead and lands softly […]
Adventure Awaits
Every dream counts, whether it is traveling the world, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, or simply finding love. We all dream of something. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of going to Africa. I envisioned riding an elephant, leaping with lions, and hanging out with indigenous tribes. Sure, I will admit, that […]