Studying abroad has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was three weeks away from what I was used to and overall a really humbling time. One of the few worries of going on the trip was that I was going to be in a new country with complete strangers. We were […]
Halo
Hands down one of my favorite parts of the trip was volunteering for an organization called HALO, which stands for Hoedspruit Animal Outreach. They consisted of a veterinarian, a veterinarian assistant and a translator. We first meet them outside of town, and then followed them into a rural community. When we first entered the community, […]
Exploring New Environments
It was our first weekend in South Africa and Michael was taking us to Pilanesburg National Park. We were going to spend all day going on a game run, trying to find and identify different animals. Michael told us some of his personal history with the park, which made the trip more personal. His great […]
Gaining Knowledge Through Experience
After a very cold night at Journeys Inn, it was time to pack up, have breakfast, and head out. We were on our way to North West University for a lecture. We were a small group of 8 people: 7 women and 1 man. We have only known each other for one night but we […]
A Pit-Stop in Paris
Traveling has always excited me. I did not get to do much of it when I was younger, so I have tried my best as a young adult to go out and explore. This is my first solo trip so of course I want to take in as much as I can. I packed my […]
Pre Departure Post
There are only 17 days left until I leave for South Africa. I’m currently going through a mixture of emotions. I am definitely excited but I am also nervous to be away from my friends and family for so long. I’ve traveled multiple times in the past without my parents, but I have never flown […]