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Well, one thing is for sure: Tanzania is NOTHING like Ghana. I mean, its just as cool to see the culture, the market, the scenery, but the people....just aren't as friendly. Or should I say, they just don't give a damn. The women--and the men--stare at you and don't speak. THey'll roll their eyes, and not respond back when you say, "Habari!" or "Mambo!"...nothing. At first I thought maybe the language barrier created the disconnect, but after purchasing a swahili language guide ... Read More

Today is the first I got up early on my own. I think Kay has trained me to wake up! Let me also apologize for not posting any blogs, I was locked out my account. Thanks Tate for the help!          I have to admit that I am something like an only child, not disregard my brothers and sister but I grew up my in household by myself. I am accustom to having particular comforts, especially in the food and transportation. When it ... Read More

One week down...six more to go! The past seven days I have spent time getting to know the area, the people, and the culture. I can not express how much I love it here. Africans from all countries are very different than Americans; Africans are less judgemental, more giving, and overall the most genuine.   Before I arrived I was nervous about where I was staying and the food I'd be eating.  Well, the NYU dorm is wonderful, better than the dorms at ... Read More

Overall I am grateful for the experience to have the opportunity to come to Africa, not many people are granted an opportunity like this. I have learned a lot about myself and who I am being in Africa. Africa is a beautiful place and I believe people should come visit, Africa is filled with so much history. Some of the people I have met here have been the sweetest people, and have accpeted the students in the NMI program with open ... Read More

I have arrived! This is my first full day in South Africa and already I have seen a whole new world. We arrived in South Africa on Monday morning but didn't get to Durban until Monday evening. We have a GREAT place on the coast near lots of tourist type areas (at least to me thats what it seems like). There are many different types of restaurants, night clubs and bars around (we haven't visited that yet). But the weather here is ... Read More