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Botswana Braais: The Heartbeat of Social Unions
Authored by: Ruby Pitinyane Botswana, a country known for its quality beef production, vast landscapes and rich cultural heritage, holds a special place for the tradition of braais. A braai... keep reading
My Sense of Belonging in Botswana
By: Brianna James Even though my study abroad program concluded in May 2023, I am still brought to tears of reminiscence when I reflect on all those wonderful moments I... keep reading
4 Best Countries to Study Abroad in Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent on the planet. The people, the landscapes, the animals, and more that make up this magnificent region are diverse and profound. If... keep reading
What I wish I knew before coming
Written by Kat Laird. My name is Katherine Laird and I was part of the Summer 2023 in the Community Public Health Program. Below is what I wish I knew... keep reading
5 Best Places to Study Abroad for Psychology
If you’re studying psychology or you’re passionate about the field, consider studying psychology abroad to learn all about this fascinating discipline from another country’s perspective. Perhaps you're a psychology major... keep reading
Indulgence of Culture
Author: Keletso Kobedi (Student Volunteer) The third week of the 18 week program was time to enjoy a little glimpse of setswana culture in its raw nature, and what other... keep reading
DELICATELY FLAVORED Dijo tsa Setswana (Setswana Traditonal Food)
Dijo tsa Setswana (Setswana Traditonal Food) Written by: Isabel Obeng Africa is blessed with cultural diversity, particularly food. Every part of the continent has a staple food, and in this... keep reading
KGOPE HEALTH EXPO
KGOPE HEALTH EXPO BLOG Author: Keneilwe Manisa As part of the community public health program (CPH), CIEE students conduct community assessment in order to gain an understanding of some of... keep reading
Unpacking Orientation Week as an Intern
By Cassim Junior Embarking on multiple adventures during the outset of my internship at CIEE Gaborone while merging experiences with the students from the summer program, I had to do... keep reading
Making Friends while studying abroad, the Highs and Lows
Written by: Haliyat Oshodi One of the things I told myself when coming into the CIEE Botswana program was that I didn’t want to make any close friends, which sounds... keep reading
Eat, Drink, Explore: Gaborone
EAT Africa is a meat-eating continent, and Botswana is no different. The country’s national meat dish has two names: “ seswaa” in the Central District, and “ leswao” in the... keep reading
Internship at Moselewapula
For my fall internship with CIEE in Botswana, I had the opportunity to intern for the Guidance Department at Moselewapula Junior Secondary School in Phase 2 of Gaborone. I was... keep reading
Exploring Bots One Plate at a Time
Here in Botswana, there are quite a few staple food items that are commonly found at nearly any eatery across the country. We’ve often joked about the portion sizes offered... keep reading
Cooking in the dorms
If you love food as much as I do, when looking into studying abroad in a place like Gaborone, Botswana, food may be one of your main concerns. As I... keep reading
Re-integrating into the US (a look back at this semester)
The things I look forward to: A variety of food options - fruits and vegetables My bed Seeing my family and friends again Being invisible again Walking/independence in regard to... keep reading