Tagged: global perspective

Marissa – Experiencing South Africa Day 9

Nelson Mandela and hundreds of other political prisoners were held at Robben’s Island without due process and in worse conditions than murderers. Our tour guide was also a political prisoner, held at Robben’s Island for almost a decade from the age of 18 on. He shared his very personal story...

Ben – Experiencing Nicaragua Day 3

Ben – Experiencing Nicaragua Day 3

El Comedor de Finca El Peten – A late night of drinking rum and singing songs while playing guitar is quickly mended thanks to a hearty (and I mean, HEARTY) nacatamale. Kelly is the one making the nacatamale in the video from last night. Los Robles –  The ladies were...

Like a Boss

Like a Boss

“Yes, that’s my classmate Shauna, guiding our boat out into the Atlantic! – Like a Boss!” – Marissa (Full-Time MBA)

Marissa – Experiencing South Africa Day 8

We start the day off at the beautiful vineyards of Boschendale, where we had our first tasting and wine lesson of the day. Its hot, but a hundred year old oak tree makes the weather in the shade, perfect! Driving through wine country after lunch in Franschoek, we passed the...