Student Exchange SA: Exploring Cape Town

After a short two-hour flight, we arrived in Cape Town where we would spend five days touring the city and its surroundings.

The first day, we took the cable car up Table Mountain and had the chance to see amazing views of the city. From the lookout, we were able to see Robben Island, where [...]

Leopards & Much More on Student Exchange

On Saturday April 4, I left for an eight-week exchange in Johannesburg, South Africa at St. Stithians Girls College. I have only been here for one week, but so far it has been amazing. My family is extremely nice and everyone I’ve met so far has been very welcoming.

My first day in Johannesburg, my [...]

South Africa Exchange: A Great Experience Comes to an End

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 [...]

South Africa Inspires in Many Ways

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 [...]

First Impressions of South African Student Exchange

LCC grade 9 student Julien Miller set out on January 13th on a two month student exchange with Saint Stithians Boys’ College in South Africa.

Here are his first impressions of his student exchange experience:

Going on this exchange is possibly the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m simply loving it here. I could [...]