http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/Stories from Michigan State University Students Traveling AbroadenWed, 23 Jul 2008 15:30:34 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noStories from Michigan State University Students Traveling Abroadspartan_abroadhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/wpStdQQ8-HY/service_learning_field_trip.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:30:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1198815 ]]>Sarah Losinski This semester I took a service learning social work class. One Saturday, we were given the opportunity to visit the neighborhood of Cato Manor, which is an 'informal settlement' in Durban. It is rumored to be the poorest...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/service_learning_field_trip.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/pW8cDwwr4hc/hivaids_in_south_africa_and_kw.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:40:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1176851 ]]>Sarah LosinskiThe story of KwaZulu-Natal Author's Note: This entry is much more intense than the updates of my travels. The following reflects my personal feelings and emotional journey rather than my exciting experiences. HIV/AIDS has impacted Africa more than any...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/hivaids_in_south_africa_and_kw.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/3Sx1s346CZE/things_i_have_learned_in_south.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:33:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1147578 ]]>Sarah LosinskiA photo that represents so much of my semester...you are free to make your own interpretation of it... - No tortilla chips. This makes nacho building a bit difficult, as well as guacamole dipping. Plenty of avocados though... -...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/things_i_have_learned_in_south.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/9zlxLF_Y_8w/top_five_places_to_see_in_sout.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:51:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1153951 ]]>Kate HurlbutThe beginnings of the DrakensburgsThere is lots to see in South Africa, but here are what I consider to be the most important or the most important. The following are in no particular order... 5) The Big Five 4)...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/top_five_places_to_see_in_sout.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/e48F7rQ76yc/top_five_things_to_do_in_south.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:25:38 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1153977 ]]>Karkloof Canopy ToursAnd...brakeAfrica is chockfull of things to do, both adventurous and a little more quaint, whatever you may be looking for. I, myself, would suggest a little of both. 5) Try some local wine 4) Canopy tours 3) Read...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/top_five_things_to_do_in_south.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/UleEXceclxA/top_five_backpackers_hostels_i.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:24:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1153525 ]]>Sarah LosinskiA Beach House breakfast in WildernessThrough my travels this semester, the top five of my favorite backpackers hostels have been, in descending order: 5) The Sunflower Stop 4) Tube'n'Axe 3) The Beach House 2) Sabie Backpackers 1) Bulungula...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/top_five_backpackers_hostels_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/Y7Zz_AYYwHc/the_wild_coast_bulungula.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:25:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1148292 ]]>Sarah LosinskiIt's harder than it looks...On our fourth day in Coffee Bay, we woke up to a down pour. Actually, I woke up to the crow of a rooster. Now this was a monumental moment; this entire year, I've heard...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/the_wild_coast_bulungula.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/gs3LxtkC-bg/the_wild_coast_coffee_bay.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:04:08 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1144013 ]]>Sarah LosinskiAlong the coast near Coffee BayThe day after we finished our final exams, we woke up before the sun and boarded a Greyhound bus to Mthatha. The ride was around six hours to Mthatha, plus another hour on the...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/07/the_wild_coast_coffee_bay.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/trRtFlkbcKM/sweet_sweet_swaziland.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:53:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1121133 ]]>Kate HurlbutPerfect weather for a little hike...After a full day of intense mountain driving, we made it to the Swaziland boarder two minutes after the boarder had closed. Fearful of what to do [the last city being three hours back]...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/sweet_sweet_swaziland.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/fVI2npfGH9I/sunrise_sunset_krueger_nationa.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:03:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1103206 ]]>Sarah LosinskiSunrise inside Kruger National ParkOn day seven of our trip up north, we woke up early at 4am and mowed down the breakfast of champions: cake and ice cream. Banana ice cream, in honor of the delightful tree that...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/sunrise_sunset_krueger_nationa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/2nkZtWskvN8/adventure_in_mpumalanga.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:05:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1045566 ]]>Sarah LosinskiThough more than a bit chilly, a swim was a bit temptingWe arrived in Nelspruit, the hubcap of the Mpumalanga province, midday on day four. Our plans were to stay two nights and take a day tour to Kruger...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/adventure_in_mpumalanga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/JoHwmEFJPNU/a_little_of_mozambique.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:56:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1045552 ]]>Sarah LosinskiMaputo women 'fishing' for shellfishWe have the week before exams to prepare and study, so most students take advantage of this time to travel. Two of us decided to head up North to the capital of Mozambique, Maputo, and...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/a_little_of_mozambique.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/vh5lO7XPFaw/restaurants_and_good_eats_in_d.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:46:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.1045531 ]]>Sarah LosinskiCross-cultural... Florida Road is a wonderful place to find something either tasty or tasteful for a night out. Bangkok Wok is a Tai grill that offers wonderful food and a chill atmosphere. Spigadoro's is right up the block and...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/restaurants_and_good_eats_in_d.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/Fx8Xe8XyOmA/a_lazy_saturday_in_musgrave.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:40:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.994667 ]]>Sarah LosinskiBotanical GardensWe spent one Saturday exploring the Musgrave district. The weather was absolutely perfect, so we opted to spend most of the day outside. Musgrave is not a particularly wealthy neighborhood, but is pretty affluent compared to many Durban...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/06/a_lazy_saturday_in_musgrave.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/asO-ppg3Qpo/shopping_in_durban.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Thu, 29 May 2008 06:09:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.994612 ]]>Sarah LosinskiTypical African curiosThere are many places to quench any shopping thirst that you may have in a visit to Durban. From outdoor markets to giant shopping complexes, there is something for everyone or everything for someone. I, myself, am...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/shopping_in_durban.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/bSvZVCtXM5Y/what_makes_south_africa_unique.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Mon, 26 May 2008 06:32:36 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.992870 ]]>Sarah LosinskiSouth African minibus taxiDriving is done on the left side of the road here. Along with that, the steering wheel, windshield controls, manual shift, etc. are also on the opposite side of the car [most cars here are manual]....http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/what_makes_south_africa_unique.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/UL_-NXAmGwc/a_preformance_at_the_playhouse.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Thu, 22 May 2008 06:23:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.992841 ]]>Sarah LosinskiThe lobby of Natal's PlayhouseFor only R30 [approximately $4 USD] we got tickets to a dance theater at the Playhouse downtown. The production was called Siwela Sonke, or "Twisted Bones," and sold out each night that it played. The...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/a_preformance_at_the_playhouse.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/6ZHj3j6HHYo/diving_in_durban.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:29:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.974365 ]]>Sarah LosinskiTiny triggerfishOn a beautiful Saturday morning, I woke up early to join the UKZN Diving Club on three dives off the far coast of Durban. We left at 7am to prepare all of the gear and load the boat...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/diving_in_durban.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/taOXSPGSoKc/soweto_a_south_african_chapter.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Thu, 15 May 2008 02:30:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.952463 ]]>Sarah LosinskiA memorial photo of Hector Pieterson being carried from the site of the shootingOn our last day in the Johannesburg area, the two of us were able to be given a personal tour of Soweto through our backpacker's hostel....http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/soweto_a_south_african_chapter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spartan_abroad/~3/946dp_lMsK0/johannesburg_a_land_of_wealth.htmlFeaturedSouth Africa - Sarah Losinskilosinski4@msu.edu (Sarah Lynn Losinski)Mon, 12 May 2008 07:25:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/spartan_abroad//2966.952460 ]]>Sarah LosinskiAs we start to fly over the Jo'burg area...Currently, I am reading "Cry, the Beloved Country" which happens to take place in Johannesburg. The book was written right before apartheid hit the region, but still addresses the same problems...http://blog.mlive.com/spartan_abroad/2008/05/johannesburg_a_land_of_wealth.htmlnonadult