Monday marked the first week of classes for me. My “vacation” has officially come to an end. This semester, I will be taking:

African Literature and Languages

African Dance

Race, Class, and Gender

Culture, Identity and Globalization and

A seminar on Living and Learning (through CIEE)

I’m excited about all of my classes. The professors seem particularly interesting and I think what’s even more interesting is the perspective on things from post-apartheid South Africa (as opposed to post-Civil Rights America). The similarities in the two movements are much more parallel than many of us would care to admit. In addition, I love being on a campus with so many people that look like me. In a sense, I’m getting an HBCU experience from abroad…kind of. All in all, I’m excited for what this semester holds!

Location: Cape Town, South Africa