Chi Chi Okezie
Hi! My name is Chukwubunkem Okezie (Chi Chi, if you want). I’m a low-income Nigerian-American student studying Sociology and Statistics with a passion for exploring the intersections of identity, equity, and global health.
Blogs by Chi Chi Okezie
A "Thank You" to Cape Town
Closing out my Cape Town adventure! Come with me as I say Thank you to Cape Town!
Balancing Studying Abroad…or at Least Trying To
A reflection on what I learned as I tried to balance school, rest, and adventure during my semester abroad in Cape Town.
Come with us to Hermanus!
Come with us to the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its whales! What other wildlife might we find?
Table Mountain: 1, Me: 0 (But I Won in Spirit)
I climbed Table Mountain with zero hiking experience. 10/10 view, 1/10 idea.
How to Not Spend All of Your Money Abroad
A broke student’s guide to surviving abroad without emptying your wallet.
A Cape Town Winter: What To Expect
Visiting Cape Town in winter? Here’s what you should know.
My Go-To Study Spots in Cape Town
Studying at University of Cape Town (UCT)? Here are my frequent study spots.
Not in Michigan Anymore: Wildlife Wonders of South Africa
Exploring South Africa’s wildlife: five fascinating animals I’ve met (and/or successfully dodged) while studying abroad in Cape Town.
48 Hours in Airport(s): My Journey To Cape Town
I spent 48 hours in airports on my journey to Cape Town, so you don’t have to. Here’s what I learned.
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...