My trip to South Africa started as a 6 week long study abroad trip. I was excited to go, but I thought I would get very homesick. I wanted to help people, but I wasn't sure how I would adjust to being away from home so long. I thought, if I were missing my home and family so much everyday, could I fully enjoy the experience?

I met so many amazing people when I arrived that I did not miss home for one second. Mac and Rocky immediately welcomed us and made us feel at home. They were so awesome by giving us everything we needed and being such great people. They were more fun than anyone I have ever met!

My group worked in Coldstream. The children and the teachers there were so nice and welcoming! They enjoyed having us there and really appreciated everything that we were doing. We wanted to do so much more, but only had so much time. I adored the children and thought they were so beautiful. They loved being involved in our projects and wanted to help wherever they could. I miss our children very much!

I loved being in South Africa so much that, much to the dismay of certain family members, I stayed an extra month! Even then, I did not want to go home. I am definitely going to return.

I miss the people of Rocky Road, the beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and mountains so much. Mac, Rocky and their friends are truly some of the greatest people I have ever known. They live to help others and they were like a family to me. I can't wait to return to continue helping them to help others in the community.

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