Recent Student Posts
Racism is alive in South Africa
By Kathryn [I]t proved to me the way that outward actions and conscious thoughts don’t always match internalized ideas of “other.” I hadn’t expected the racism. In hindsight, it seems obvious –... More
Catch-22
By Colin Allowing everyone a chance to learn necessary skills for work, earn an income and provide for their family does not subtract from your ability to do the same. In... More
Understanding both a difficult past and hopeful future
By Stephanie Eye-opening. Educational. Adventure. Heart-breaking. Culture. New friends and experiences. Understanding both a difficult past and hopeful future. It is impossible to summarize our South Africa field seminar in just... More
Investing and creating jobs in South Africa
By Joye There is great opportunity here; it’s a matter of getting passionate people who love this country to invest in it and create these jobs. One of the things that I... More
Barriers
By Laura The physical walls that tell you to worry, and the invisible barriers that tell you what you’re allowed to choose. One of the first things I noticed about Johannesburg was... More