How many Americans can say that they have consumed a piece of sheep’s head at a township meat market? Not many. I, along with a group of American students, followed our tour guide through the plethora of meat merchant stalls. At first I was a bit freaked… More
Let me tell you, I’ve never been in a city quite like Cape Town. From the ocean to mountains to nightlife, it’s truly an unmatched experience (sorry Minneapolis!). These are all wonderful things, but a not-so-wonderful thing is the wealth disparity in… More
When I woke up on the morning of February 24th, I realized that I have been living in Cape Town for a month. These past four weeks have been filled with daily adventures, all while surviving the summer heat, vibing to South African house music, studying… More
Culture shock is not something that is new to me. I have experienced it several times while traveling, as I'm sure many of us have. You arrive in a new place and you realize how different it is from where you come from. It can be disconcerting, but when… More
I don’t ever recall leaving my dorm or my house without my earbuds plugged in and my iPhone glued to my right hand until I came to Cape Town, South Africa. Yes, I am divorced from my technology for safety precautions, but this newly formed habit has truly… More