So, in class today, there was a point brought up that I had never considered (shocking, I know). Anyways, we were talking about what it was like to be a minority in a country. In South Africa, about 10% of the population is white, but in Cape Town it's closer to 20%. So, clearly we are a definite minority; however, to say that one finally understands what it's like to be a minority in The States is certainly a mistake. Emily brought up the fact that while we are a minority in Cape Town, it's not necessarily a bad thing. Whites are not the lower class, rather they are in the upper-most class, even 15 years after Apartheid ended. So, for us to say that we suddenly understand what it's like to be a minority would be a grave mistake. It definitely has taken some adjustment (more for some than others), but I feel like I got used to it pretty quickly. Maybe it's just my personality, because I will definitely admit that I've been pretty much surrounded by white people my entire coherent life (Chaminade? Notre Dame? Really, the most diversity I've got is Koch Park). Anyways, just a thought.
Class is officially over! It's kind of scary, but relieving. I leave tomorrow, which is weird. I'm not talking about it. Anyways, I'll be sure to post at least once more (Nica?).
Till then,
Jason
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