As I pack my bags and get ready for the long journey home, I look back on possibly the two greatest months of my life. Every week I did something new and unbelievable. Whether it was climbing mountains, spotting leopards in the Kruger or just chilling with the great friends I made here, I was always having a blast. So now that it is time to go, I can’t help but feel disappointed at how quickly my exchange has passed. It feels as though it was yesterday that I arrived at Saints for the first time. — Julien Miller ’12

As well as having a great time, being here for two months has given me a sense of connection with my South African heritage. My dad’s side of the family is originally from South Africa. Consequently, living here has let me relate to what it must have been like for my dad and grandparents when they lived here.

Overall, my only regret about my experience here is that I’m not staying longer. I will forever treasure the great memories I have of South Africa.