Week 1: Cultural Differences and Animals

Submitted by Mollie Kline on the 2024 Winter SOCI/CRJU program in South Africa…

This week we went to De Wild Cheetah Centre where we learned about wildlife in South Africa, including animals such as Cheetahs, Wild Dogs, Vultures, and more. On top of that, I learned about a major cultural difference in money and how money is spent in South Africa compared to America. American money goes a long way in South Africa, as R50 is equivalent to about $2. I was able to get a burger, piece of chocolate, and a soda all for about $4. This was a culture shock, but in a good way (Submitted on January 4, 2024).