For our final projects this semester we were assigned to do an integrative project that would encompass the things we've learned in the past few months. Some of us chose to do games, some made videos, and others used a straw building activity as a metaphor for building a nation. I was impressed with how creative our group was, at the amount of information we have really absorbed, and the critical thinking skills we've developed. I found one student's project...

Namibian artist Shishani recently released a new music video about the beautiful city of Windhoek. Inspired by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind," the video gives a glimpse into the cultural diversity and beautiful landscape surrounding Namibia's capital. Check it out to get an idea about where I've gotten to stay this semester. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izIFmmRpFUU

So throughout my trip I've blogged about the places we go, museums and historical sights we get to visit, and all the speakers we hear from, but I realized I never really talk about the biggest reason this program is so wonderful—the Center for Global Education staff! The people that work at this school have made this an incredible trip for me and the other students. They have served as mentors, stand-in parents, and friends to all of us. Not only do I lear...

Throughout my time in Southern Africa there has been one food that I have been fed everywhere I go—fat cakes! These little balls of fried dough were served at my homestay in Johannesburg for breakfast with dried fish, minced meat and cheese. I've had them multiple times at our house in Windhoek as they are Sara's (the house's head cook) favorite food and you can find them at any market or street vendor around Namibia. Now, after learning how to make them wit...