Ten reasons to apply for SAWIP
- Friends
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.”
When asked by someone what you think a true friend is,…Read more
The ability of leaders to empower others.
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” - John Maxwell
Over the last three weeks, the UP team had their Community Engagement Project at Seshegong Secondary School in Olievenhoutbosch.…Read more
Dignity and Identity
Black school learners who are at Pretoria High School for Girls are protesting their school rules which prohibits them from wearing their hair naturally. According to the school, a black learner’s hair is suggested to be “untidy” when worn naturally.…Read more
My seven wonders of South Africa
It has almost been three weeks since our return to South Africa from the life changing experience in Washington DC. Not only did I learn a lot about myself, but I have also grown tremendously as a person. I have built lifelong relationships with different people across South Africa and made memories that I will cherish forever.…Read more
Nineteen Qualities of a Great Leader.
Never stop challenging yourself.
Today I had the most superb day with my host mom. We went hiking at Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, a place which played a significant role in the Civil War.
Getting out of the busy and rushed DC environment and being surrounded by nature,…Read more
Happiness is now.
Lately, I have been thinking about my future quite often, as I am getting closer to completing my studies. Our future is a result of everything we have done in our past. This thought is both exciting, because everything you have worked for will hopefully pay off,…Read more
Proudly South African
In a short while we will be off to Washington DC.
This is such an exciting yet unrealistic feeling!
I cannot believe that our pre-DC curriculum is already over. I remember when we started our journey,…Read more
Passionate teachers are South Africa’s future!
This week we went to Seshegong Secondary School to do a “need analysis” for our team community engagement project.
This school is in a township called Olievenhoutbosch.
When we arrived we were greeted by a teacher whose energy and love you could immediately feel.…Read more
The beauty of Diversity
This past weekend, the UP team went on a wonderful day excursion to Freedom Park in Pretoria and Lilliesleaf in Johannesburg.
At Freedom Park, there is a ‘Wall of Names’ that is a poignant tribute to many lives lost in the numerous conflicts that have taken place on South African soil.…Read more