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My Sense of Belonging in Botswana
By: Brianna James Even though my study abroad program concluded in May 2023, I am still brought to tears of reminiscence when I reflect on all those wonderful moments I... keep reading
What I wish I knew before coming
Written by Kat Laird. My name is Katherine Laird and I was part of the Summer 2023 in the Community Public Health Program. Below is what I wish I knew... keep reading
Indulgence of Culture
Author: Keletso Kobedi (Student Volunteer) The third week of the 18 week program was time to enjoy a little glimpse of setswana culture in its raw nature, and what other... keep reading
DELICATELY FLAVORED Dijo tsa Setswana (Setswana Traditonal Food)
Dijo tsa Setswana (Setswana Traditonal Food) Written by: Isabel Obeng Africa is blessed with cultural diversity, particularly food. Every part of the continent has a staple food, and in this... keep reading
KGOPE HEALTH EXPO
KGOPE HEALTH EXPO BLOG Author: Keneilwe Manisa As part of the community public health program (CPH), CIEE students conduct community assessment in order to gain an understanding of some of... keep reading
Unpacking Orientation Week as an Intern
By Cassim Junior Embarking on multiple adventures during the outset of my internship at CIEE Gaborone while merging experiences with the students from the summer program, I had to do... keep reading
Making Friends while studying abroad, the Highs and Lows
Written by: Haliyat Oshodi One of the things I told myself when coming into the CIEE Botswana program was that I didn’t want to make any close friends, which sounds... keep reading
Eat, Drink, Explore: Gaborone
EAT Africa is a meat-eating continent, and Botswana is no different. The country’s national meat dish has two names: “ seswaa” in the Central District, and “ leswao” in the... keep reading
Internship at Moselewapula
For my fall internship with CIEE in Botswana, I had the opportunity to intern for the Guidance Department at Moselewapula Junior Secondary School in Phase 2 of Gaborone. I was... keep reading
Exploring Bots One Plate at a Time
Here in Botswana, there are quite a few staple food items that are commonly found at nearly any eatery across the country. We’ve often joked about the portion sizes offered... keep reading
Cooking in the dorms
If you love food as much as I do, when looking into studying abroad in a place like Gaborone, Botswana, food may be one of your main concerns. As I... keep reading
Re-integrating into the US (a look back at this semester)
The things I look forward to: A variety of food options - fruits and vegetables My bed Seeing my family and friends again Being invisible again Walking/independence in regard to... keep reading
Bad Hair Day in Botswana? Easy Fix!
"I love my hair because it is a reflection of my soul. It's dense. It's kinky. It's soft. It's textured. It's difficult. It's easy and it's fun. That's why I... keep reading
Getting to Know Botswana
Throughout my two-month stay in Botswana, I was able to experience so many different things that made me appreciate the culture and learn about the people of the country. The... keep reading
The Best Places to Eat in Gabs
Dumelang! My name is Hannah, and I am studying public and community health this summer at the University of Botswana. As a dorm kid in the summer, most of the... keep reading