Program Abroad:
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Semester Abroad (SA): CIEE Cape Town, South Africa
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Befriending locals and other exchange students
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Hiking as a beginner
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Exploring the amazing food-scene in Cape Town
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Learning about the extreme hardships many South Africans face today, and connecting those hardships with the tragic history of Apartheid
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Going to Robben Island and hearing from a former political prisoner
My Experience Abroad:
I'm a Criminology major minoring in Psychology. The University of Cape Town has outstanding offerings for virtually all academic areas of interest, and I was able to explore themes within my courses that I would not have had the chance to at Penn. For example, my professors connected themes in class to current events within Cape Town, many related to sociology and crime. I really appreciated and benefited from this unique perspective.
Other Highlights:
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Making local friends through Chabad on Campus
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Visiting three other countries in Southern Africa: Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
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Going on a four-day safari with my family
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Kayaking with African penguins in Simon’s Town
