Posted 10 Greatest Moments to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2010/11
1. On the plane from Chicago to London, a rude woman in front of Mary shoved her chair back in her face and I proceeded to call her out and alert the stewardess. 2. During our security check-in in London, this man was agressively yelling at his sons by saying: "Respect yo self!" The poor boy was only being antsy! It is now a big inside joke with our community. 3. I decided to take my braids out around the country of South Africa which resulted in tumbleweeds in various places. 4. At the beauty shop, the womans daughter was...
Posted Learned Strength to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2010/11
Long days turn into tiresome Nights that is filled with Thoughts that have no Focus of where I am Going with my new perception of life I am confused yet I feel Accomplished about all of the things Completed and all the rewards I have Received so many lessons from this country and I will not Leave behind any memory Forever South Africa has left a lasting impression On my heart because I was so unhappy and now I feel content with my life and decisions I am at peace even though There is change I often feel challenged but...
Posted Robben Island: The Grass Gets Greener to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2010/11
When I came to this beautiful country, I did not know what to expect.I knew the hardships caused by the apartheid could have caused the people of this country to be bitter and upset, yet they strived for social change. I visited Robben Island and I saw this land mass that is now considered a musuem. The prisoners of Robben Island do not want the place to be seen as a place of struggle, moreover they want it to be seen as a place of triumph over ignorance. I have always heard of the tragedies that took place on this...
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