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Tourism in South Africa

Tourism in South Africa is mainly based on the presence of the big five and other animals in the country. They can attract many hunters and tourists for hunting or photographic safaris.
The footlball World Cup 2010 helped South Africa to demonstrate its ability to accommodate tourists in good conditions, even the security point of …

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How to find his place in South Africa.

 
During my internship, I had to integrate both in the enterprise, in the society and culture of South Africa.
The small size of the company has allowed me to make my way very quickly in it. You can read my article on Jutland Lodge & Safari here.
Whites are nicknamed Afrikaners in South Africa. I met …

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The South African hospitality

South Africans are very helpful and traders. We can see it in the life of every day in South Africa.
This is particularly visible in the services offered in shops. The human has a considerable place.
In a checkout, our “bonjour” is replaced by “Good morning. how are you? “The ‘How are you? “Is less automatic …

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Back on my internship in South Africa

My stay in South Africa brought me a lot and changed me.
As a first point, I could be the highest authority on the farm for three months. This allowed me to confront my idea to create or acquire a company with reality. I could see that I like to  manage a company I like. …

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Jutland Lodge & Safari

Hello,
I’m training in the company Jutland Lodge & Safari.
As the company name implies, Jutland Lodge & Safari organizes a la carte photo or hunting safaris in South Africa. Owners of Jutland Lodge & Safari are french therefore our clientele is predominantly French. However, we welcome tourists who do not speak French. Jutland Lodge & …

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South Africa wild animals

Hello everyone,
As you probably know, I am currently in South Africa. In this post, you will discover things about the country. Luc Wyttynck  was last year in SA. He made a post about about the rainbow nation and the history of this country. Therefore, I prefer to speak about an important field in my …

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South Africa : here we go

Hello everybody,
This is my first post from South Africa. I hope you will enjoy to follow my discovery of this beautiful country. In this article, I will explain the context of my internship, my expectations and my fears.
 
The context
I am in the northeast of South Africa, I live near the village of Mopane, in …

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Last Post : assessment, feedback

Hello everyone,
I’m writing now from France. I’m coming back to my normal life in Lille with my studies, my old friends, the beautiful weather, the Camembert and the FRENCH wine…
Now is the time to make a brief assessment of these 8 months of intership in South Africa.
Professional
For me
Working with Africans’ guys was interesting …

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This internship: a real “plus” for my skills.

My internship in South Africa is a really good experience. Beyond the extraordinary enrichment that an internship in foreigner country is, I manage a project for eight months.
First of all, why an internship aboard is an extraordinary experience?
Discovery of another culture, other working methods, a different philosophy of work and life, another country! …

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A Frenchy in South Africa

My integration
My integration in South Africa was not very difficult. Rapidly, I met South African and French students who became friends and who helped me in the courant life. Two primaries things that helped me in my integration were: living close to friendly students and beginning my internship with French who helped me …

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