Sara Sprague

Sara Sprague

AIFS Program: Stellenbosch, South Africa | School: University of Northern Colorado | Bio: Hello! I’m Sara and I am going to be a senior this upcoming year at the University of Northern Colorado. I study sociology with a concentration in institutional inequality. I love to hike in Colorado, camp, cliff-dive and overall just enjoy being in nature. Therefore, South Africa was the perfect option for me. Not only do I love the outdoors, but I enjoy learning about new cultures and volunteering. Before leaving I was volunteering for the Global Refugee Center near my university, where I got to teach children. I took the incredible opportunity, and decided to study abroad in South Africa this past semester. My time in South Africa was full of endless growing opportunities and adventures. I took the learning for sustainability and community engagement course while studying in Stellenbosch. This class helped my peers and I become more socially aware and mindful of the world outside of our own. Also, in this class we went to the township of Kayamandi to work with the children. This allowed us to become more immersed in the Xhosa culture and put us to the test with our understanding of global citizenship. Like many, I love food! Trying new and good food is always fun. My favorite is a tie between lamb tails and zebra. It may sound a little odd, but it was pretty good! Overall, this experience goes beyond words and overall is very meaningful to me.