{"id":12231,"date":"2016-07-24T13:19:40","date_gmt":"2016-07-24T13:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?p=12231"},"modified":"2024-01-30T11:45:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:45:48","slug":"south-africa-final-countdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/south-africa-final-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa &#8211; The Final Countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soon a\u00a0group of SPC students will be taking off to\u00a0start their educational adventure in South Africa.\u00a0The students can look forward to visiting Robben Island, which has become a major symbol of South Africa&#8217;s political struggles &#8211; the great leader and statesman Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 years (1964-1982).\u00a0They will also get to view Table Mountain and tour the Cape Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some important tips to keep in mind while preparing for your trip:<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/safrica2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12335 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/safrica2.jpg\" alt=\"safrica2\" width=\"210\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/safrica2.jpg 398w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/safrica2-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to bring clothes that are cool, light and comfortable because summer temperatures can be anywhere from the mid 80&#8217;s- high 90&#8217;s\u00a0in some areas.<\/li>\n<li>Its a good idea to pack\u00a0an\u00a0umbrella or raincoat because this is when most\u00a0of the country gets its rain. Thundershowers are common in many areas.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be flashy! Bringing expensive jewelry and other flashy items with you while traveling is not advisable. If they are not necessary for travel leave them at home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a safe trip and we will see you back on the 6th!<\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact:\u00a0South Africa is well-known for its medical skill since Professor Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant in 1967. 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