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Arthur Pounds Join UB Marathon: Persevering through the finish line
Authored by: Ruby Pitinyane On October 13, 2024, Arthur Pounds (AJ) took part in the University of Botswana (UB) marathon at the UB Stadium, marking a significant milestone for him... keep reading
Summer Wildlife and Ecology
This summer, the village of Dikgathong came alive with the vibrant and impactful Community Health Expo, organized by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the University of Botswana... keep reading
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
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
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
Being an American Woman In Botswana
Dumelang everyone! Currently, there are only three weeks left and as I begin to seriously reflect on my time in Gaborone, and wipe away the goodbye tears, I am looking... keep reading