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You're Going Where?: August 2005
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Friday, August 26, 2005. Spring Vac is Here! I have officially reached the halfway point of the UCT semester. I am not yet halfway through my visit, since we have a month of exams, but the academic classes are 50% finished. I feel so accomplished! Spring Vac has arrived! Yes, spring break in August/September. Cool, huh? Stay tuned for more updates, but until then: mum's the word! Posted by Lauren at 6:51 PM. Tuesday, August 23, 2005. This, like howzit, isn't really a question. South Africans use this...
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You're Going Where?: February 2006
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Monday, February 20, 2006. The Return to Normalcy. Posted by Lauren at 10:27 AM. Monday, February 13, 2006. Home for the Weekend. During my visit I went to see some friends perform at the high school Solo and Ensemble contest. I don't think I've felt quite that old in recent memory. I realized that it has been four full years since I performed in the contest, and kids that I remember being tiny are now performing as seniors in high school. This aging thing really MUST be stopped. This is an open journal ...
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You're Going Where?: September 2005
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005. As I was walking through Rosebank and Mowbray (Cape Town suburbs) this week, I saw and thought the following things:. A man is sprawled on his stomach, sleeping on the grass next to the road. I have seen him in that area often, sometimes eating, sometimes sleeping, and sometimes sitting and greeting people as they walk by. I think he may live on the street near there, but he never begs. Instead he seems to lead a quiet existence near that spot. On Monday morning, the fallin...
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You're Going Where?: June 2005
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Tuesday, June 28, 2005. I'm going to Africa in a week. A WEEK. I'm going to keep repeating this information to myself until it starts to feel real. Because it still doesn't feel like it's actually going to happen. Now, off to say goodbyes, pack, and, oh yeah, fit in my last 2 road trips of the summer, bringing my last minute domestic travels up to five. Oh, the rushed, terrified, excitement. Posted by Lauren at 6:36 PM. Wednesday, June 08, 2005. She's making a list, checking it twice. How I got there.
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You're Going Where?: December 2005
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Thursday, December 08, 2005. I know, you thought my adventures were over. I'm safely on U.S. soil and have completed my travels, right? C'mon, you know me better than that. After a quick visit to Missouri and a nice Thanksgiving at home, I set out on an eight-day, seventeen-state voyage to visit seminaries. No traveling companions, just me, Jack (that's my Buick Century), twelve pages of Mapquest directions, and the road. Day 4/5: I spent the day visiting Duke Divinity school, which I found to be an exce...
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You're Going Where?: January 2006
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Monday, January 30, 2006. Well, THAT was a flop. So, I failed miserably at keeping up with this blog over the holidays. I. Give you a long list of reasons for this, but that would be boring, so I'm going to just apologize and move on instead. In May I'll graduate and go to seminary, which will put me in my third school in as many semesters. What campus will I be invading next? In a few more months I have to make a decision, though, so I'll keep you posted. Posted by Lauren at 9:54 AM. How I got there.
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You're Going Where?: November 2005
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005. Out of the Bag, Out of the Country. I have returned, triumphant. While my return was initially secret in order to ensure success with a few surprises I had planned, I can now proudly announce that I have returned to the U.S. safely and have been in the country for a week now. There will probably be more posts over the next few weeks as I process my experiences, finish unpacking, and work through some culture shock. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Posted by Lauren at 2:09 PM.
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You're Going Where?: May 2005
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Sunday, May 29, 2005. My first entry in this travelogue, I suppose, should answer the number one question I get asked when I tell people I am studying in South Africa. "Why there? There are numerous answers to this question, so I'll lay out the main ones here. 4) Service Learning. I decided when I switched to an Interdisciplinary Studies major that I wanted to do a service-learning capstone. I decided to combine that with my study abroad and complete my capstone working with a non-profit organiza...This ...
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You're Going Where?: July 2005
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Saturday, July 30, 2005. The Tigers Ate My Homework. My favorite sign in the garden: "The aromatic lemon bush is rubbed on the skin to protect against dogs and crocodiles.". Posted by Lauren at 6:55 PM. Thursday, July 28, 2005. I've decided to work one afternoon a week in a creche with the children, as well as spending an afternoon working in the SAEP offices doing my capstone project. I'm excited to work with an organization that is getting involved and trying to improve conditions through existing ...
