THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING A STUDY ABROAD FACULTY-LED TRIP DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
It is important that lecturers and study abroad managers as well as students are aware of what is needed when planning a faculty-led trip abroad. Travelling has changed greatly during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and travellers should put safety first now more than ever during international trips. Travelling as a group is stressful at any […]
ZIMBABWE’S FINEST MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS – CHIMANIMANI NATIONAL PARK
Chimanimani is derived from the Manyika name meaning squeezed together and it describes the narrow pass in the mountain range where the Musapa River flows. The name Chimanimani brings to mind towering peaks of mountains, sparkling waterfalls and untouched forests for anyone who has connected with the place. Chimanimani is a place for those who […]
REFLECTIONS FROM MY SUMMER SHORT-TERM PRE-HEALTH INTERNSHIP
I was a student on the ACES Faculty-Led Program: Service Learning, Health Care, and Animal Rescue in Zimbabwe, in the summer of 2019. When I first enrolled in the study abroad opportunity, I was completely shocked at myself. I had never been to any country in Africa and I had no idea what to expect. […]
A GUIDE TO BECOMING ZIMBABWEAN: how to settle quickly…
Zimbabwe is a very peaceful country with friendly people who are also quite opinionated. Zimbabweans are communal people who believe in sharing and living collectively, fully embracing the spirit of Unhu/Ubuntu and the concept of “taking a village to raise a child”. Culture globalisation has affected many countries and Zimbabwe has not been spared, however, […]
ADRENALINE ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is a perfect spot for those whose hearts are strong enough to withstand that rush and in fact they thrive under such circumstances and fully embrace the concept of YOLO! There are enough intense and thrilling outdoor activities waiting to be explored by those willing to travel on paths less travelled; including white water […]
COFFEE SAFARI IN ZIMBABWE – AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER!
We sat down with Hillary from Changamiri Coffee Company, with whom we have collaborated on the upcoming fixed date Zimbabwe Coffee Safari – a first of its kind in the country and possibly Southern Africa. We asked him a few questions to shed light on the experience and here is what he had to say: […]
Reverse Culture Shock – When you have changed but your hometown has not!
When you start feeling nervous and you do not know how to act in the new environment, it is a sign that cultural shock might be on the horizon. You do well to manage this sense of surprise that shakes up your system and then as you celebrate getting back home, a similar feeling strikes […]
TRAVEL SOLO OR NAH? THIS TOUR GUIDE GIVES YOU THE ANSWER!
Travel Solo or Nah!: I’m for the latter – even the meals don’t taste the same if it’s just you. I’m pretty comfortable being on my own but to fly solo in a foreign country is one of those uncomfortable things I cannot get used to.
FROM BVUMBA WITH LOVE – MAGIC IN A CUP!
Shall we meet for coffee? Will it be a smooth mellow latte or a frothy cappuccino with chocolate powder topping? Maybe a velvety flat white or the good old American. Perhaps just a pure creamy espresso. A carrot cake on the side? A friend or two catching up. A date. A business meeting. Closing chapter […]
REFLECTIONS FROM MY MEDICAL INTERNSHIP IN ZIMBABWE
Vongai Tizora reflecting on her pre-health internship in Zimbabwe!