During my study abroad time in South Africa, I worked in a community health clinic in a township of Durban called Inanda. I was working as an intern/volunteer in which I would observe and assist health professionals in treating patients from the Inanda community. Before entering this setting, I learned about the healthcare system in…
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Blog #2: SIT South Africa
South Africa is extremely rich in diverse cultures, and I’ve luckily had the experience of living among Zulu people during my homestay in a township called Cato Manor. While simultaneously learning the language, it was amazing to experience the locals’ shock and joy when we could respond to them in the Zulu language. I…
Pre-Departure South Africa Blog
In thinking about an aspect of U.S culture, one of the first words that came to my head was money. In many ways, U.S culture has placed value on having and making money. Due to this, our culture has encouraged habits, attitudes, and behaviors that revolve towards making money and acquiring more things. Money is…