Hello everyone! My name is Snigdha and going to
South Africa has been a dream of mine ever since I first got to UConn. I
am a second year student majoring in philosophy as well as management
information systems, and I am also pursuing a human rights minor. Not
only did this program fit so well with my interests in moral philosophy and
human rights, but it would provide amazing opportunities for me. Working
at an internship where I could give back to the community is what really
attracted me to this program. Every single person whom I have talked to
that has been on this program has said that they have come back as a better
person. I didn’t know that a study abroad experience could impact a
person in such a way, and I wanted this experience. I’ve learned that
studying abroad in South Africa was about so much more than just going to a
different country to take classes, it was about learning about the struggles of
the country and the people in the past as well as the post apartheid era.
This program is about community service, leadership, activism, and being part
of a family. When I found out I was accepted to this program, the feeling
was surreal. I was with my suitemate who immediately took my phone out of
my hands and started reading my e-mail. She was so excited for me while I
was just shocked that I could have this amazing opportunity. All
throughout the application process I was waiting for the ball to drop.
For some academic requirement or financial hardship that would stop me from
going. Yet, here I am. Writing my own blog post after I had read so many
of the students who previously went. It was my sister who had originally
encouraged me to do anything and everything I could to study abroad with this
specific program. She wanted to go originally, but couldn't because of
her academic plans. All she tells me now is ‘I am your big sister, and
you need to learn from my mistakes. Go to Cape Town and learn.’ I
want to thank my sister because without her, I would not have even thought
studying abroad was possible. Now, here I am getting ready to go to one
of the most beautiful countries in the world with people who I can’t wait to
get to know. January 13th is the day that can’t come soon enough
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