The "STUDY" part of studying abroad.

There have been a few times during the last two weeks of classes that I wish the "study" part of "study abroad" would just go away, but as I've gotten into the groove of my course schedule, I am really loving what I am learning! I am taking a history course that explores the effects of genocide on people's memory and identity, a psychology course on social psychology and the causes of prejudice/ stereotypes/ etc, and a social work course on community and youth development in south African countries. My professors are incredible, and I leave each class with my head spinning and wondering and re-shaping my view of the world around me. It takes me 15-20 mins to walk to class--not because the walk is super LONG, mostly because it is super STEEP. The University of Cape Town is picturesquely situated on the front side of Devil's Peak, overlooking the city and mountains in the distance. I have worked up a significant sweat each morning on the way to class, but as I hike up the hill and glance towards the mountain, its beauty makes the burning in my legs so worth it. The view is breath-taking...or maybe that's just the walk wearing me out haha...