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More Student Photos of Southern Africa

Posted on April 1, 2015May 23, 2017

More photos from student Andrea Sutliff, Siena College student studying abroad in Namibia.

You can also view more CGEE photos on our new Instagram account, and by searching #CGEE. Happy photo viewing!

Student poses with elephants in background — While staying in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, I went on a day-long safari trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana. As an animal lover I almost exploded from excitement; we saw literally hundreds of elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalos, crocodiles, various birds, and other game animals. It was amazing to see not only the animals themselves, but just the inexplicable beauty of nature.

Student poses at waterfalls — This photo was taken at one of the vantage points along Victoria Falls, (from the Zimbabwe side.) I was fortunate enough to be able to stay in Victoria Falls at a hostel during our Spring Break. The only way I can think to describe the feeling of approaching the falls is “breathtaking;” it’s obvious why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

traditional African dress with host family — This was my lovely host family, who so graciously opened their doors and arms to me. This photo was taken during the rural homestay in a village outside of Outapi, Namibia, during the CGE Farewell Party (hence the traditional Oshiwambo colors/attire.)There are really no words to describe the experiences all of us students had.

lush green ravine — This photo was taken at the Ruacana Falls, on the Namibia and Angola border. We visited the falls (which were unfortunately mostly dry due to the current drought) one afternoon for a picnic lunch after visiting and learning about the NamPower Station. We were able to climb along the rocks and ledges and even scale down to the bottom of the falls in some spots. I only wish any picture I got there could’ve capture the beauty of it all.

Rural Homestay in Namibia

Posted on March 28, 2015January 10, 2019

Students in Namibia spent a week in the Outapi community in the northern region of the country and participated in a rural home stay. The purpose of this home stay is to allow students the opportunity to learn what life in a rural area is like and to learn more about the northern part of the country, which is where a majority of the population in Namibia lives. Students were asked to share one word or phrase that they felt summarized their experience and here were their answers:

“Special” Molly, Clark University

“Welcoming” Miranda, Valparaiso University

“Parallel” Greta, Texas Lutheran University

“Eye-Opening” Haley, Clark University

“Educational” Winnie, Augsburg College

“Fun” Matt, Vassar University

“Humbling” Abbie, Clark University

“Invaluable” Andrea, Siena College

“Cooperative” Louise, Oberlin College

”Thought-provoking” Jordan, Siena College

“Peaceful” Katie, Valparaiso University

“Connect” Maddie, Oberlin College

“Informative” Lulu, Clark University

young women wear brightly colored dresses holding a young boy

young women wear bright pink skirts and smile

a mother and young son sit smiling with a student

Ten Tips for Traveling Vegans

Posted on March 27, 2015November 14, 2024

This is a guest post from Oberlin student Evelyn Wagaman, who traveled to Cuba with CGEE as part of an Oberlin College class. She writes about being a vegan traveling to Cuba, but many of these tips can be helpful for vegans traveling anywhere!

Are you a devoted vegan thinking of traveling to Cuba on a trip with the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College? Never fear! I was in your shoes once, and I’m here to give you ten tips on how it can be done.

Stock up on vegan encouragement before you leave. Talk with supportive friends and family while you’re still on U.S. soil, because once you’re in Cuba, there will be no calling or emailing them. I was the only vegan on my trip, so it helped to know that I had supporters back in the States to whom I could triumphantly declare upon my return, “I did it! I was a vegan in Cuba for two weeks!”

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