I’ve been
thinking about all of the things I want to tell next year’s group at our dinner
where we tell them all the stuff that couldn’t/shouldn’t/wasn’t asked during
the symposium. The biggest point that keeps coming up is to tell them they will
not have enough time here. There will never feel like there is enough time and
you will always want to do a million things. Keep track of your keys! They are
so important and cannot be lost. Concerts at Kirstenbosch are so much fun and
you should try to go to as many as possible. Keep a journal. You will be so
grateful you can remember tiny details from the whole semester because of what
you’ve documented. Don’t be afraid to be a tourist. Taking pictures is another
really important part of remembering all that we do, and we are tourists living
in this country so it’s okay. Try not to constantly be on your iPhone or other
respective smart phone. The best times are the times when everyone is present
and participating in a conversation. Do not be afraid to question everything
you have always known. That is really the point of this trip and even though
it’s ridiculously scary, this process is necessary for you to become who you
want to be for the rest of your life.
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