College Study Abroad Blog

"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

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

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

Coming to Botwana comes with its fair share of new daily routines that can take some getting used to. From using the khombi's, to eating different food (like lots and...keep reading

For lighter skinned students, it is a foreign feeling to leave a country where you are a member of the majority race for one where you are not only a...keep reading

For as long as I can remember, my family has run on what we call "Mercker time." To put that in perspective, we are firm believers of, "if you're not...keep reading

Upon deciding that I wanted to come to Botswana, my greatest source of indecision was whether I wanted to live in the dorms or in a homestay. While I wanted...keep reading

Hi everyone! This post is one that I am so excited to write, because after returning from Namibia last week, I can't wait to share all of the fun things...keep reading

First thing first, I ate a caterpillar! Okay, it is not a fresh living worm. But still, I can taste the “nature” flavor in it. It’s like biltong mixed with...keep reading

What were your motivations to study to abroad? Was it to travel? Was it for personal growth? Was it a combination of those benefits you would gain? That was the...keep reading