UConn in Cape Town 2013

The University of Connecticut’s Study Abroad in Cape Town is designed to facilitate greater understanding of South Africa’s troubled past while providing opportunities to witness its vibrant hope for the future. While living, learning, and working in one of most beautiful settings in the world, students participate in three-day a week internships, take courses to help contextualize their experiences, expand their horizons and develop a deeper appreciation of what it means to be a global citizen.

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As anyone who has participated in this program will attest, there are no words or pictures that can begin to adequately capture the beauty of the scenery or hospitality of the people in Cape Town. Therefore, this blog is merely intended to provide an overview of the program and a glimpse at some amazing adventures and life-changing experiences had by the students and staff of this program who have traveled together as co-educators and companions on the journey. As Resident Director and Faculty Advisor since 2008 it has been a privilege and honor to accompany an incredible variety of wonderful UConn students to a place we have all come to know and love.

In peace, with hope, Marita McComiskey, PhD

27 April 2013

Savitri on falling in love

What I will miss most about Cape Town are the people that I have become friends with. I am forever grateful for the chances that I had to meet awesome people and have awesome conversations. Our interactions allowed me to experience Cape Town in so many different ways, not just as a tourist and not just as a student. Luckily, I will get to see some of these friends in person in the U.S. Maybe I’ll get to see all my other friends someday in the future.

Is it possible to fall in love with so many souls?