During my study abroad program in Zimbabwe, I was able to experience and learn new things. One eye opener was seeing that this was a third world country and learning about the poverty and unemployment rate. The electricity here is also unpredictable, power will go out multiple times a day for different periods of time. … Continue reading SPC Student says: Zimbabwe Study Abroad? Worth it!
The first few days coming into Africa I was utterly amazed at the differences compared to back home. The most enjoyable difference had to be the scenery, and of course wildlife. The vast open lands of trees and vegetation are anything unlike what we see in America, let alone in the city. It was so … Continue reading Zimbabwe : A Study Abroad to be Remembered
Zimbabwe. What an amazing study abroad experience. From lions to elephants to hyenas and all the other animal interactions in between; it was the trip of a lifetime. First, we started with disembarking the tiny plane in the Harare airport to then travel to our first destination: Mt. Pleasant BnB. Here, we met our wonderful … Continue reading SPC student learns in The Bush
My decision to leave friends and family behind to study abroad is not an easy one. However, it grants students who are ready to take on the challenge the opportunity to explore what it means to be an individual in the world at large. Take the chance to find yourself, make new friends, learn a … Continue reading SPC Spain Abroad: A trip to remember
How do I put into words my experience in Zimbabwe? Simply put… it was a once in a lifetime experience. From the time we landed until the time we departed; it was nothing but great memories. The first couple of days were laid back and eased us into what we would be getting into. We … Continue reading Once in a lifetime experience for SPC
I’ve wanted to go to the continent of Africa since I was little, and this trip far exceeded any of my expectations. Zimbabwe was a very beautiful place to visit in terms of its wildlife, nature, and national parks. The overall atmosphere in Zimbabwe was like nothing I have ever experienced before. The people were … Continue reading SPC students experience learning in a new way
“The African Dream is exactly what we lived. We hiked, we slept in canvas tents, we were immersed into the literal wilderness, exposed to the most dangerous predators, and I have never been happier in my entire life.I never anticipated to have every single thought and belief uprooted and smashed going on this trip. I … Continue reading SPC student relives the Zimbabwe Dream
Participating in a wildlife veterinary technician program such as the one in Zimbabwe was an absolute dream come true. The game drives, snare sweeps, deworming, vaccination, feeding, counting, hours spent travelling, monitoring, touring, interacting with the locals, and taking in every moment was more than I had thought was possible during the two weeks spent … Continue reading SPC Vet Tech experiences Zimbabwe
After my two weeks in Zimbabwe I feel like I learned a lot about that animals there and how they are cared for.For this post I will be discussing how they medicate and feed the lions at one of the conservation parks I was at along with some fun facts about them.For the lions, if … Continue reading SPC students recall memories of Zimbabwe
Studying abroad is something I have always wanted to do, what I did not realize was how life changing it could be. Having just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Zimbabwe, I know realize how important having the opportunity to study abroad can be for students of all ages. Our journey through Zimbabwe with the … Continue reading Once in a lifetime in Zimbabwe