I’ve been back in the states for about four days now and I feel like I belong somewhere else.  It still doesn’t feel real yet and I think I already miss South Africa but this was expected. Looking back to my first blog I can say that I achieved every major goal: educational, social, and personal. I overcame my fear of heights even though I didn’t get to bungee jumping; I did get to the top of Table Mountain.  I was able to achieve all these goals that I can see have become a permanent part of me and that is my biggest accomplishment. I realize now that I am comparing the states to everything that I love and miss about Cape Town. Most of all I realize that I appreciate more what I have here.  I have made lasting friendships that I intend to carry on. I plan to go back to South Africa in the near future because Cape Town has become a part of me.

Location: Martinsburg, WV