Anna can't believe she will be living in Cape Town for a semester

Hi!  My name is Anna Babbin, and I’m a junior studying Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with minors in Sociology and English.  I never imagined myself studying abroad, especially somewhere outside of Europe; but when I heard about this opportunity to study and intern in Cape Town, I had to apply.  Living surrounded by music, mountains, and beaches, as well as native Capetonians and fellow UConn students who care deeply about environmental and human rights, sounds like an adventure I could not miss.  During my time in South Africa, I hope to learn how to become a better activist for both animals and humans who have had their basic rights taken away.  I am excited to step out of my comfort zone of Connecticut and interact with people from a completely different culture and with different perspectives of how to solve our Earth’s problems.

I still can’t believe I’m going to be living in Cape Town for an entire semester.  I’m beyond thrilled, excited, nervous, and anxious – all in a good way!  I know the knowledge I obtain, the people I meet, and the experiences I have will all mold me into a new person who is more equipped to take on the world of activism.  I can’t wait for my journey of learning and soul searching in Cape Town to begin.