Posts in Cultural immersion & adaptation from 2017

Returning home from Vietnam is honestly a bit daunting to think about. After seeing and feeling so many things, going…

Spend one day in South Africa and you can experience all four seasons; spend an hour and you might hear…

With our first week in Gordon's Bay already gone, I am filled with so many experiences and memories. The opportunity…

When I first arrived in South Africa, my perception of this nation was built from a combination of school classes…

In my lengthy career as a swimmer, I have played both roles of the athlete and the coach. As I…

Running sprints isn’t exactly my favorite activity. Come to think of it, it’s not even in my top ten. Ironically,…

The rainbow of houses stands out in Cape Town's grey cityscape. Up a steep side street, bold hues of pink, green, blue,…

Four more days of teaching and coaching, that's all. This trip has been a whirlwind of learning and experiencing new…

We first met our team of kids on Sunday during a pre-camp orientation. My first reaction — shocking. Having never…

Vietnam is a cultural masterpiece. Every meal we get to try different and amazing food and even got to make…