My name is Emily Kaufman, I'm 19, have a double major in Human Rights and Cognitive Science, and am a sophomore. I am indescribably excited to return
to Cape Town! I fell in love with South Africa when I had the opportunity to
volunteer there for six weeks in high school and I may have based some of my
decision to come to UConn on the phenomenal study abroad program in South
Africa. Cape Town is more than just a beautiful place, it's filled with some of
the most incredible people I have ever encountered and the thought of returning
to engage once again in that incredible community makes me so happy!
I am excited for all aspects of this
trip, maybe even the 24 hour plane ride because at the end of that trip we
descend into the mountains of Cape Town! The last time I was in Cape Town I was
seventeen and while the age difference between seventeen and nineteen may not
seem like a lot with my studies here at UConn I feel that I am so much more
prepared to engage in the enriching environment Cape Town provides. I am
excited to see South Africa and some of the sights through a focus now more
shaped by human rights and in the context which our classes and internship will
provide. You might think I might be less excited having experienced Cape Town
before but just knowing what awaits me there just adds to the feeling!
I am really looking forward to
getting to know everyone going on the trip and prepare for our amazing
expedition to Cape Town!!
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