Where did time go!! Friday is our last full
day here. I cannot believe that this trip is already almost over. I'm very
happy with everything i've done, what i've learned and the friendships i've made.
There are so many people in Cape Town who have made this experience wonderful.
Not just my co-educators, but also the individuals that I have met and the
people at my internship have taught me so much. I really appreciate everything
about this trip. I don't even know how to put any of this into words, but
overall I am so happy with everything.
One aspect of this trip that I personally enjoyed was
getting a lot of hands-on experience. I was able to actually walk some of the
townships and become involved with the community within those townships. If it
weren't for Vernon who placed me at a wonderful organization, and the team
members from The Safety Lab who made these trips possible, I wouldn't know
nearly as much as I do now.
I'm actually really happy because my internship
at The Safety Lab has been nothing but rewarding. I am going to stay in contact
with the team members and hopefully be able to continue helping from the US/
keeping updated with their projects.
I hope one day I can come back and visit with my
family. Until then, thank you to everybody who made this trip worthwhile. I
loved spending time in this city... even if I got a little homesick here and
there.
I think Cape Town is the type of place that everybody
should visit.
If Cape Town has taught me anything, it's showed me
who I want to be, and who I want to surround myself with in life. I want to
live a more minimalistic lifestyle, I want to be optimistic and surround myself
with people who make me laugh. I want to remember that racism and sexism still
occurs at mass rates in this world. I want to remind myself that resources like
water don't just come from nowhere.... I don't want to forget that instead of
buying a $20 meal, I could purchase groceries and save that money to help
others.
The list could go on. There are so many little things
that will constantly remind me of Cape Town.
To say i've enjoyed this experience wouldn't do it
justice. This trip was wonderful.
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| Ethan, Kaitlyn, & Karen |
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