My stay in South Africa has been one of the best experiences of my life. The people here have been very welcoming to me and have made my stay extremely memorable.
The school I am attending is St. Stithians College. The size of the school is astronomical and they are very strong in sports. Teachers are very strict and it is extremely formal. One must stand behind the chair, until a teacher greets you. The biggest difference is their school sprit. Not to say that LCC does not have spirit, but at sporting events people are much more “into the game”. Many more people attend the games and they sing school chants during these events. People are required to watch the senior team of their sport play, which leads to having many in attendance.
I have made many memories and unforgettable friendships at this school. While here, I have seen all of the “big five” animals, I have been to the site where the first traces of mankind have been recorded, I have played with, fed and touched elephants, tigers and lions.
This experience has also has put into perspective how fortunate we all are to have what we have. Many people here live on eight dollars a week. For many people, it is a dream to come to Canada or the United States because of the amount of opportunity, and this trip has really made me realize how fortunate I am to come from Canada. This has been the most unforgettable experience for me and I have leaned a lot.
