I’ve always been proud of the fact that I lived in Metanoia. Instead of bunking in Concordia with the rest of the Americans, I got a true South African experience, and actually had contact with South Africans. I am still proud of that fact, and love the people I met…

The other day, I had my first real experience waitressing. All week long I’d been sitting at The Black Rose, serving many cups of coffee and hot chocolate, and some meals to regulars, but I never really had customers. I didn’t have a table who wasn’t familiar with Christina, and…

I believe I am experiencing what I’ve named, cultural backlash. I have reached the point in my time here where I would be leaving if my plans hadn’t changed. In two weeks I would be back in my home country, surrounded by people speaking in American accents, referencing American pop…

There is no doubt that I am missing friends from back home a lot more recently. Over the past year and a half I acquired the most incredible group of people who I am able to call my friends, and have allowed me to thoroughly make a home in Boston.…