Category: South Africa
The Unforgettable Adventure
Emma Szegvari Hamilton College African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2020 Here I am identifying, measuring and ringing birds caught in mist nets at Pullen Nature Reserve. After nearly twenty-four hours of travel, I landed in the Johannesburg Airport. My excitement overcame my nerves while driving to...
Solidifying My Dreams
Ben Crooke Skidmore College African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2020 Taking a rest enjoying the scenery from our mountainous and especially rocky Cederberg hike up to Wolfberg Arch! My study abroad experience in South Africa was one of the most illuminative experiences of my life. During...
Saying Goodbye a Little Early
Dr. Laurence Kruger OTS South Africa, Program & Curriculum Director African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa Laurence Kruger, Ph.D This has been a semester like no other. Study abroad is a key part of many undergraduate students these days, and to have their semester cut short, was difficult indeed....
The Best Experience of My Life that Almost Never Was
Alexis Tinoco Washington University in St. Louis African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2020 Me on the left, with a few of my classmates watching the sunrise over Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain. My time in South Africa has undoubtedly been the best experience...
The Meaning of Shingwedzi
Dr. Bernard Coetzee OTS Resident Lecturer African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa Bernard Coetzee, Ph.D A popular stop on every version of African Ecology & Conservation course is Shingwedzi in the north of the Kruger National Park. This region differs markedly from the southern part of Kruger, and is...
Lasting Impact in HaMakuya
Alexis Chan Carleton College African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Fall 2019 That's me taking in just one of the breathtaking views that South Africa has to offer. As I write this, I am currently about halfway through my OTS experience in South Africa. So far, I’ve learned field...
South Africa in 100 Days
Terrance Mitchell Tuskegee University African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2019 Here I am enjoying the sunset in Cape Town, with Table Mountain behind me. The last 100 days traveling around South Africa has been an experience I will never forget! I have seen and done so...
Lessons from the Road
Scott Dai George Washington University African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2019 As an OTS student, I’m exposed to unique experiences I wouldn’t really get in a typical college class. And with these unique experiences, there are many lessons that have been taught to me throughout the...
Challenging an Introvert
Jessica Rehmann Washington University in St. Louis African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa - Spring 2019 Here I am enjoying a leisurely hike in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve. I dreaded the days leading up to my flight from the comforts of home, to go across the world to a...
Skukuza – the First Taste of Kruger!
Dr. Lisa Nupen OTS Resident Lecturer African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa Lisa Nupen, Ph.D After making the long trip from Nylsvley the students finally arrived at one of the jewels on Africa’s protected area crown – the spectacular Kruger National Park. This is OTS South Africa’s main base...