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From the moment we enter the Peace Corps we are warned to be culturally sensitive. Defer to local norms and beliefs. Take time to get to know cultures and communities before you try to change people or customs or habits. … Continue reading
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I think that if I started the Peace Corps over again I would express a desire for a smaller site. Not too too small, but certainly smaller than León, and without so many foreign travelers, volunteers, NGO’s, and university … Continue reading
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Up until Semana Santa (I link to a previous Semana Santa article only because my mom calls it my funniest blog post ever) I was feeling dual emotions about leaving Nicaragua: on one hand, I was very happy to get back to … Continue reading
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Last week in Nicaragua (all over the world, I suppose) was Semana Santa, and I got a little time to do some of my last travels through Nicaragua. I took the occasion to visit a small community outside of Matagalpa … Continue reading
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I’m on a bit of a hot streak with facilitating some great teacher trainings, and I am highlighting what it is I do with the teachers here on the blog. This post is an explanation of my second teacher training … Continue reading
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I’m on a bit of a hot streak with facilitating some great teacher trainings, and I am highlighting what it is I do with the teachers here on the blog. This post is an explanation of my first teacher training … Continue reading
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If you asked me what my favorite part of service is and what I enjoy doing the most, the answer I would give you is teacher trainings. First of all, it gives me an opportunity to talk, a lot, to … Continue reading
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Last Tuesday was my group’s Close of Service Presentation. We had 30 minutes in which we had to present on our service to the entire Peace Corps Nicaragua staff, plus the American Ambassador to Nicaragua. It is a bit nerve-racking … Continue reading
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My most loyal readers have surely realized that I have not posted much lately. Things are hot and dusty here in León right now. Unfortunately, El Niño is walloping Nicaragua and much of Central America. A lot of communities are … Continue reading
