From Doubt to Departure: My Decision to Go Abroad
Studying abroad in Cape Town felt impossible—until it wasn’t. As a student from a low-income family, here is my reflection on how I made my dreams of studying...
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Last Week in Cape Town: Preparing to Say Goodbye
A heartfelt look back at my final week in Cape Town—filled with laughter, goodbyes, and unforgettable moments that marked the end of an incredible two-month...
My First Networking Event Abroad
I attended my first ever networking event in Cape Town organized by the IES Abroad Cape Town. In this blog I am sharing how the event as well as some things I...
Cape Town Chronicles: Trip to Johannesburg/ 5 Things to Do in Jozi
In this blog, I compare my time in Johannesburg to Cape Town, and give 5 activities you can do there.
Cape Town Chronicles: UCT Guide
In this blog, I will give tips and share my experience as a direct exchange student at University of Cape Town.
Cape Town Chronicle: 10 Things to do in Cape Town!
In this blog, I will share 10 activities you can do in Cape Town that are not going to the beach or a wine farm.
Small Acts, Big Impact: A Day at My Internship in Cape Town
A glimpse into my day interning at a Cape Town nonprofit—where small actions, like showing up, make a big impact.
Cape Town Chronicles: Awareness While Abroad
In this post, I will be describing the things I became aware of while settling into Cape Town.
Studying Abroad Without a Strong Passport: What It Took to Get to Cape Town
Studying and interning abroad may be an adventure of a lifetime that you are looking forward to, yet for some of us, who don’t hold a “strong” passport the...