My name is Julia. I am a sophomore here at UConn, and I am currently looking at a variety of different majors. The only thing I am positive about is a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. As for the major, I hope my time in Cape Town gives me the inspiration I need. I chose to apply to the Cape Town study abroad program for a couple of reasons. One reason is that I am interested in human rights and advocacy on an international level. I would love to one day work in a nonprofit or NGO. My internship in Cape Town will give me the chance to test the waters for what I hope will be my future career path. The second reason for choosing Cape Town is that I love to travel and experience new ways of life. I figured studying abroad in Europe, I wouldn't be too surprised and taken back by what I saw, while in South Africa I would experience completely new ways of thinking and doing so different from my own. When I got the e-mail confirming my acceptance into the program, I was speechless and just couldn't wrap my head around what I was about to do in three months. After five minutes or so, I realized it was a reality and called my parents while they were at work. Luckily, they wanted me to get in just as much as I did and were happy for the interruption. As I get more and more information on our trip, my excitement only escalates. I cannot wait for this amazing experience to start and to get to know everyone going on the trip!
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