High School Summer Abroad Blog

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For days 8-10 of our trip, we had a lot of learning to do! We began our IsiXhosa lessons where we practiced the local language, learned to cook from a... keep reading

For the past few days, we have been resting from our last adventures. We have learned IsiXhosa, cleaned up a couple of beaches, and have worked on our projects. The... keep reading

We have been busy over the weekend and have learned so much in the process. We have had the opportunity to meet with local experts in coastal life and cooking... keep reading

Molweni from colorful Cape Town! Hello, all! Our time here has been a happy blur with so much to learn, do, taste, and see. I figured it was better to... keep reading

I am writing to you after three jam-packed, powerful and informative days in Johannesburg. Not only was it awesome to have time to overcome jet lag and get our first... keep reading

Brr! This morning we tried out cold immersion! We were coached through how to breathe when stressed and learned the benefits of swimming in the cold water. The next step... keep reading

Today we had a wonderful time exploring the coast line of Cape Town. We began our adventure by meeting the African Penguins. We enjoyed learning all about these wonderful birds... keep reading

Our second and third days in Cape town were filled with some great views and wonderful experiences. For our first true day in Cape Town, we were treated to some... keep reading

Greetings from Johannesburg! My name is Julianne and I will be leading the Session II Leadership and Service students. After a few delays and a 15 hour flight, our students... keep reading

Today was travel day! Everyone navigated the airport(s), layovers, and customs expertly. We were rewarded with our first glimpses of the beautiful city of Cape Town! After checking into our... keep reading

Beautiful is the best way I can describe South Africa. Thursday afternoon, we went to Aquila Game Reserve and Spa about 2.5 hours away from Cape Town. The place we... keep reading

As we near the end, our students are collecting many memories to bring home. One memory I’m sure will last was the cooking class. Learning to cook a traditional Cape... keep reading

Over the weekend, we enjoyed beautiful sunny weather and visited the Old Biscuit Mill. The students enjoyed shopping time in the vibrant market area. There is also a wide variety... keep reading