So I’ve been actually doing well with my goal to speak up more in class all thanks to the Tuts (tutorials) that accompany every class. I know it seems weird to come half way across the world before I participate in classes but there’s something about being in another place where no one knows you. I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity and it’s kinda cool to be able to argue with your instructors your point of view especially if different from theirs. Sometimes I forget what country I am in ad feel like I’m back home because of how relaxing the atmosphere is. I feel like I have been going here for all three years. I snap back to reality when I realize that the discussions that are carrying on. In my archaeology class (If you can take it, it’s really interesting Age 3011F) we, well the other students, were disagreeing with the professors over their ceremonial traditions. I mean how amazing that is! They were discussing their traditions and how it was different from the generalization he was making about all the tribes. It’s even more apparent when there are several students speaking in at least three different languages to each other before and after class.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa