I finally took a trip to the top of Table Mountain. It was a beautiful day,
the skies were clear and the sun was warm. I decided to take a solo trip to
Table because during my 3.5 months stay in South Africa, I have never gone to
the top and how can I go back to the States without journeying to one of the
new Seven Wonders of Nature? The cable car ride up was pretty awesome and the
view was breathtakingly beautiful—I felt like I could see the whole world from
the top. The ocean seemed to go one forever-- I didn’t know when the ocean
ended and horizon line started.
While I
strolled along the path, I had a chance to reflect on my time here in Cape Town
and write my thoughts in my journal. This experience is indescribable.
Throughout the whole week, I have been preparing myself to go home, but I am
not ready to leave this beautiful country. I am going to miss taking classes at
University of Cape Town, hanging out at Loch Rd, interning at Cape Town Refugee
Center and even the bumpy and nauseating ride of the morning commute to work.
Most importantly, I will miss the unique community and the spirit of Ubuntu of
South Africa.
When I
graduated from High School, I remember I needed to write a quote underneath my
senior picture for the yearbook. I wanted to write something profound so I
picked a quote my Mohamed Gandhi, “be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Because I chose the quote haphazardly, it did not really mean anything to me at
that time. However, now, after my study abroad experience and learning about
Mohamed Gandhi and his individual role not only in South Africa but globally,
the quote really resonates with me. The power of one individual is significant.
As I move on in life and graduate from UConn this upcoming December, I want to
dedicate my life to a career for the greater good.
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