So after 3 weeks in South Africa I am back in the U.S. I had such a great time abroad I just can’t wait to tell everyone about it and show everyone pictures. Not only was the country beautiful, but I also learned so much in the course. Even though I am a business major and the course was offered through the School of Public Health, I know I will be able to relate what I learned to my major and beyond.
People often overlook the intersection between the health of a nation and the country’s economy. We learned a lot about how resources are allocated in the health sector. Efficiently allocating requires a business background like I am pursuing, so I found this aspect very interesting.
Learning more extensively about apartheid has forced me to consider race relations in our own country. I think I will incorporate this in my life now that I am back. In addition to what I learned within the course, simply experiencing another country’s culture forced me to learn a lot as well. Down the road I know I will encounter people that come from many different backgrounds, having experience appreciating and understanding another culture will come in handy.
I am going to miss a lot about South Africa. I am most going to miss the scenery. It was such a breathtaking place and the weather was so perfect so it was a little hard to come back to the cold and snowy weather. I also really loved being on safari. Seeing animals so close in their natural habitat was so incredible. I am not sure I will ever be able to go to a zoo after being on safari.
I had the most amazing time in South Africa and I can’t wait to go back.
Kate
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