Camp: Week 3 PublishedJuly 31, 2017 by Elayne Wang This week was robotics week at camp! On Monday morning the girls received a Lego Mindstorm kit. They were given … Read more
In the Clamor and the Clangor PublishedJuly 31, 2017 by Rebecca Hall I’m from a pretty small town. It’s usually a quiet little place – so quiet that I can hear our … Read more
Intense Historic Immersion PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Elizabeth Finny I didn’t really know what to expect when I left my home in Miami, FL, and headed to Johannesburg to … Read more
Welcome to the Coon Carnival PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith The word “coon” is heavy with history. But whose history determines how heavy? In America, the word “coon” is met … Read more
My Name is Ashleigh, Not America PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith This week was my first week working at the District Six Museum and it’s been great. One of the greatest … Read more
Diary of a Snowflake PublishedJuly 19, 2017 by Fiona Xin During our reflection session on Sunday, one of the questions that Miguel asked us was, “Who were your greatest teachers … Read more
Remarkable, Yet Unremarkable PublishedJuly 16, 2017 by Kristina Smith This week I am left wondering how my Americanness alters my perception, understanding, and appreciation of South African historical sites. … Read more
Let it Rain PublishedJuly 14, 2017 by Jessica Williams As a born-and-raised southern Californian, it’s safe to say rain makes me uncomfortable. While I know rains are desperately needed … Read more
But where am I REALLY from? PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Victoria Wang I’ve been forced to confront my identity here on a daily basis. From men on the street who yell “ni … Read more
Turning the Heart to the Ocean’s Rhythms PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Junette Yu Traveling from the north Atlantic to the south Pacific, Fiji (GMT +12) was my fourth time zone within four days. … Read more