Lauren Hurst's Blog

Dumelalang!

Botswana is an amazing and dynamic country. I can’t wait to sit down over a cup of rooibus tea and discuss the challenges of HIV/Aids, diamonds, the San people, conservation and more. I have so much to learn!! Setswana has been a bit difficult to grasp, I am hoping to learn a new word or [...]

Botswana Bound! (SADC)

I am from Richmond, British Columbia and made my way to Ottawa to attend university. Currently in the final semester of my Bachelor of Social Sciences, Honours in International Development and Globalization at the University of Ottawa, I am curious and adventurous, and take every opportunity I can to travel. I love intercultural exchanges and [...]