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As I settle back into Columbia for a frigid second semester, memories of my incredible last two weeks in Cape Town come flooding back. Visiting Africa was never something I thought I would have the chance to experience, and I am incredibly grateful for this unbelievably amazing opportunity. Beyond the classroom lectures that deepened my understanding of the complex history beneath my feet, I was fortunate to have ample free time to explore South Africa, engage with its culture and expand my worldview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some friends and I taking in the views at the University of Cape Town.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite memories was the time some fellow students and I spent in the Long Street area of Cape Town. We met so many interesting people who were just as eager to learn about our journey to their city as they were to share their own experiences. Everyone felt so similar to people I would meet back in the States, yet the differences in their lived experiences made each conversation unique and immensely valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another view of the University of Cape Town.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I also spent much of my free time at the V&A Waterfront\u2014something of a hub for South African travel and culture. There, I tried new foods, listened to live music and engaged with international traders. Our scheduled excursions provided a similar glimpse into South African history and culture, but thanks to the careful planning of our hosts and their insider access, they offered perspectives I would never have encountered as a solo tourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Me and some of my classmates after summiting Lion’s Head Mountain during some free time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A great example of this was the cooking class we took with a family in the historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood. We were invited into the home of the Misbach family \u2014 one of the world\u2019s leading authorities on authentic Cape Malay cuisine. As we prepared curry, roti, samosas and daltjies, the family shared stories of their lives in Cape Town and the origins of these dishes. Paired with our morning classes, these real-world, hands-on experiences helped to ground my education in a way I could truly feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cape Malay Curry and Roti we made with the Misbach family. YUM!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No amount of domestic study could have impacted me the way just two short weeks abroad did. I arrived in Cape Town expecting exciting field trips, interesting food and \u2014 admittedly \u2014 a respite from winter in Chicago. However, I returned home with a shifted global perspective, a renewed appetite for adventure and memories to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The beautiful view from the side of Table Mountain, which I hiked with some other students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Learn more about this blogger\u2019s study abroad program: Race and Politics in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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