As my exchange reaches the ¾ mark, I have realized how much South Africa has to offer the world. I hope that during the World Cup people notice how beautiful it is. Last weekend I hiked up the tallest mountains in South Africa, the Drakensberg. As I took a break at the peak [...]
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Our newspapers, websites and television channels are celebrating major wins in the Olympics….. But there seems to be a disproportionate emphasis in our media on failure by Canadians (i.e., medals projected, but not won). So let’s consider life in general and how we would view success if we only focused on statistics. The mantra might sound [...] These last two weeks have been unforgettable. After a tough weekend climbing the Machakos hills, I only spent three days at school. Once school finished on Wednesday, mid-term break began. I spent 10 hours on the road to Mombasa on a bus with 30 other students. Our final destination was Turtle Bay Beach Club in [...] I am suffering from a strong addiction. I can’t help myself from watching Olympic events late into the night. It’s easy to forget how interesting and dynamic the Olympics games can be until they are on home soil. Although focused on sport and athleticism, the games are really much more than that: I believe [...] The CRC robotics competition is unique in my experience as an immensely positive experience for all students who choose to participate. It is one of the few events that I have ever been a part of where the students are really at the centre of the experience. My only contribution as a faculty advisor is [...] |
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