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Monthly Archives: June 2016
My first day as Ntombi
I was anxious and excited at the same time waiting to meet Babe. I can easily say the main parts to a siSwati greeting at this point, which is the extent of my confident siSwati. I think Babe was anxious … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Life, Peace Corps, Swaziland
Tagged Host family, Life, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteer, Swaziland
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Impressions of Swaziland
We have just started our first full week in Swaziland as Peace Corps Trainees. This is the week where we move in with our training host families for about 65 days. Everyone is anxiously awaiting our first meeting tomorrow afternoon, … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Life, Peace Corps, Swaziland
Tagged Language, Learning a language, Life, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteer, SiSwati, Swaziland, Travel
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Leaving the USA
I woke up on the bus to JFK as we passed the Brooklyn Bridge and dawn was breaking. We have been at the airport since 5 a.m. and our flight leaves at 11:15 a.m. It finally feels real. Staging was … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Travel Update, Uncategorized
Tagged Life, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Volunteer
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Q&A Session: Pre-Departure
As I have been preparing for my departure to Swaziland, I have been asked many questions about my future with the Peace Corps. I will provide below many of these questions and their answers so that you too can know … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Life, Peace Corps, Q&A, Swaziland
Tagged Africa, Health, Life, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteer, Questions, Swaziland, Travel, Volunteer
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Yes, I’m moving to Swaziland!
Some of you know this, but to the rest of you: I am moving to Swaziland as a community health worker with the Peace Corps! Departure is approaching soon (Monday, the 13th), and packing is in full swing. Many of … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Life, Peace Corps, Swaziland
Tagged Africa, Community Health, Ghana, Health, Kenya, Life, Maasai, Peace Corps, Public Health, Swaziland, Travel, Utah, Volunteering, Water
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