In the Xhosa tradition it is important to show respect to your elders. Older women are to be addressed as “Mama”, while your peers are “sissy”. So, while my real home is hundreds of thousands of miles away, this past weekend, while at Gugulethu, surrounded… More
During our introductory orientation to the University of Sydney they made jokes about culture shock, honored the aboriginal heritage of the land, introduced us to the advisors in charge of enrolling us in courses, and made us follow the study abroad program… More
"Wow, it’s so beautiful" I hear myself saying for the hundredth time as we drive from our residence to the Pick 'n Pay down the road. I would be worried about my friends getting annoyed with me for saying it so often, but they've all been repeating variations… More
If you haven’t heard about the new phenomenon “Pokémon Go” you need to! It’s a super fun game that brings you to new places and let’s you and other players catch wonderful Pokémon from our childhoods... 90’s kids, amiright? Whether you’re team Mystic… More
After getting to explore and hike around Auckland from 6 in the morning (when we landed) to 8 pm that night. After going to the wonderful, sulfur smelling and thermal infested area of Rotorua. After going to a recreated Maori Village and get to participate… More