Student comments – 1st night in Cape Town

The following is a collection of South Africa Study Abroad comments:

“This has been the biggest growing experience of my life! This trip has taken me out of my comfort zone and made me realize that I like it there! I have learned so much this last week, more than just sociology and anthropology, I have learned life lessons, about the culture here and the people that live in this beautiful country. I can’t wait to see what the next two weeks holds for us!” – Erin Chambers –Tennessee Tech University

“Before I came here, I already had a heart for Africa.  This trip has further confirmed what the African people can impart upon us.  An interview with a local South African on Thursday night in Hanover was the most fascinating experience yet.  He had so much to teach us about how far this country has come in bridging racial gaps.  I am so grateful for this experience. My eyes have already been opened to so many things- things that post cards and news articles can’t accurately portray.  Thank You TNCIS!” -Kelsey Young–Middle Tennessee State University

“WOW!! Is all that I can say.  Words cannot express the experience that I have just begun to embark on.  Through the adversities, I have become more appreciative of things that seemed so minimal at one point in time.  I have gained an enormous amount of knowledge not only historical wise but culture wise also.  I have been granted the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people in the world.  If I had to use one word to describe South Africa  thus far I would have to say PHENOMENAL. Thanks TNCIS!” -Camille Brunson- Tennessee State University

“The landscape is incredibly dramatic here, and seeing the on-going excavation of the first complete australopithecine skeleton was rediculously awesome.  This is a beautiful country with over threee billion years of history and spending three weeks here could barely scratch the surface.”  - Will Plank – Pellissippi

“This trip so far has been awesome! I cannot believe how different everything here is. I loved walking through the cave, its very exciting to learn about them. We have not even been here long and I have learned so much. I am so happy to have this experience.” -Megan Singleton – Pellissippi

“This experience has be a total blessing for me! I have learned so much in this short period of time. I have especially loved taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The stars were amazing! I also enjoyed going to the Apartheid Museum. This trip so far has such a wonderful artistic and personal inspiration. I hope to be more carful not to take what I have for granted.” -Amanda Downs – Pellissippi 

As you can see, the students have had a GREAT time so far and are looking forward to venturing around Cape Town the next 16 days before our long journey home!  Please comment on this post or any other that you see on this site…we would love to hear your input!!  ~ Sharon Hayes

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