Category Archives: Studies
Opportunity Cost
I was lucky enough, earlier this semester, to purchase my economics textbook from a friend for a discounted price. It may not be the most up-to-date version, but it has served me just fine. The only real difference between my version and the newest is the cover. I would struggle with my economics homework without […]
Apple and its share
I’m just in a tech mode, so enjoy an other Apple-related post. Apple posted a 54% profit increase Tuesday for the fourth quarter. However, analysts were reportedly disappointed with the iPhone 4s. The reason for lower-then-expected sales? Too many people were expected an iPhone 5. Despite this, I can’t help but notice more and more […]
Hike up, eat, hike down, sleep
I seem to have found a new hobby — hiking while exhausted. After arriving in January, my study abroad program took us on a hike up Table Mountain to help relieve jetlag. Today, I recovered from an eventful Thursday by not napping and hiking Lions Head peak to watch the sun set. Lions Head is […]
Academia
I came here to study, right? Well today classes finally started. And while it does seem late, don’t be jealous — I have exams in June. For this update, I thought I would provide some information about the University of Cape Town. UCT was established in 1829 as a high school for boys. It is South […]
Becoming self-aware
Being here in Cape Town has made me incredibly self-conscious. While it’s strange, it’s not necessarily bad. It just feels as though everyone in my neighborhood is looking at me, everywhere I go. Not only do Americans stand out — we are loud and travel in packs — but as a white female, I am part […]
