Posted re-entry. to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
Well after a week of being back I definitely am having a harder time readjusting than I did adjusting to South Africa. Luckily I do have a few pretty great friends that were interested in hearing about the more important parts of our trip, but for the most part, it is difficult trying to explain the trip to people and to get people to really care about what I learned and what I took away from the trip. On a more positive note, I am definitely noticing continuing differences in the way I think and how I am even approaching...
Posted The challenges of giving to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
Some of the readings that have challenged me the most, probably, were the readings on good intentions and Americans coming in to help in other/third world countries. It is sad but it seems like most people who help others help to make themselves feel better about themselves, even if what they did wasn't even the best for the person or people they helped. Also, sometimes people give what they would want to receive, which isn't always bad (following the golden rule is usually a great idea), but when you're giving from a first world country to a third world country,...
Posted mixed emotions. pun intended. to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
One thing I've been thinking about (in addition to so many other things) is my place in South Africa as a mixed/colored person. It has been really interesting and pleasantly surprising to see so many mixed people around Cape Town. While it is not at all justifiable to split up the population into three racial groups with different privileges or rights, it's interesting to me that mixed people were recognized as a group on their own. All throughout my life people have tried to tell me who I am or "which side" I belong to or relate to more and...
Posted sooo many emotions!!! to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
I'm still overwhelmed, I don't think I'll ever find a better word for how I feel during this trip! Today was definitely hard for all of us, and like everyone else, so many emotions, thoughts and ideas were exploding in my brain. My heart was exploding, my brain was spazzing out, my mind was racing. I was touched by the Sister's feelings towards her work and her life and purpose in this world, and like some of my classmates expressed I began to feel (especially after walking through the clinic) that I will never be able to do enough. We...
Posted overwhelmed to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
I can't even really express my excitement to be leaving for South Africa in a couple days. I have always been very interested in social issues and the differences in cultures across the world. With all its different cultures, backgrounds, and the turbulent history of social injustice, South Africa seems like the perfect place to learn about and experience the different issues I've been interested in, all in one place. I have always been particularly interested in Apartheid and how South Africa has come back from such a horrific history. I have also come to realize how critical and annoyed...
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