REFLECTIONS FROM MY PRE-MED INTERNSHIP: ISSUES OF CULTURE AND RACE AS A BLACK AMERICAN ABROAD!
When I first learned of this study abroad opportunity, I could not believe my eyes. The description matched a dream of mine that I’ve held closely to my heart for some time now. My goal is to one day become a physician with a bioengineering background so that I can help battle health inequalities in […]
5 PLACES TO TRAVEL AND LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF ZIMBABWE
“To know nothing of what happened before you, is to forever remain a child.” – Cicero Zimbabwe is a nation rich in culture and history, though some of it is not fully documented, stories are passed down from generation to generation of where we came from and how people lived in the old days. These […]
HIKING IN ZIMBABWE: THE LOCAL WAY
The last time I was in Christon Bank was with Oda, and I had taken us on a roundabout trail up two mountains – bundu bashing (going through tall grass & making our own trail) along the way. Our pants are nicely decorated with black jack and grass stains at the end of it, all […]
How to have safe sex when travelling: Zimbabwe Edition
What’s a vacation abroad without getting frisky? The excitement of seeing new places, the adrenalin rush, the anxiety…all combine to make a potent mix, which can be channelled into explosive sexual energy.
What should you take to Zimbabwe? A guide on what to pack for a first trip to Africa!
It falls to me, the person who disagrees with 99% of the fashion industry, to write about what clothing you will need and what to pack! The obvious point to make from the outset is that it depends on what time of year you are going? Where will you be spending the majority of time? […]
TEN ESSENTIAL TIPS WHEN CONSIDERING AN INTERNSHIP OR VOLUNTEERING ABROAD
Africa, to non-African residents, often sounds like an exotic destination for adventurers, teaming with wild animals and unrestrained bush. It sounds like a hotbed of poverty, hunger and AIDS based on how often you watch international news channels. Whilst Southern Africa is facing one of the largest hunger crises (care.org, 2020), it’s not all doom […]
4 WAYS AN INTERNSHIP ABROAD WILL HELP YOUR CAREER
A meaningful internship abroad should allow hands-on experience in a student’s area of education or career interests.
Mutare: Jewel in the Eastern Highlands
Mutare: Jewel in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe
3 internships abroad opportunities for college students in 2021
wildlife internship abroad in Africa – Zimbabwe
The “New Normal” of Overseas Volunteering
The new normal of overseas volunteering. Research-based insights to help you prepare for volunteer trips abroad in a post-covid-19 world.