I studied Spanish over a span of 5 years of middle school and high school. Then, I took 16 hours of Spanish in college. But, none of that has mattered. Sure, I can remember grammar rules, and vocabulary has come back to me quickly. I can read and write, even putting the accent marks in … More Pronunciation Matters
As I bid adieu to 26, I close out a year of learning and growth, probably the most significant year of my life’s journey thus far. The lessons from the year are numerous, and are nothing I like what I learned in my 17 years of formal education which resulted in several years of perfect … More 26
“Esta es mi tierra, así es mi Perú” sang the all-girl chorus composed of students from various 5th grade classes. 5th grade of secondary school in Peru is the equivalent to that of 12th grade back in the States. These were the seniors, proudly singing a song that captured their Peruvian heritage. Beforehand, one of … More The passion for learning
Of course the week that I finally wash my bed sheets, legitimately make my bed for the first time and declare my room 90% complete, I feel deep pangs of homesickness. It’s not the first time I’ve felt homesick, and it probably won’t be the last. As of the 24th, I have been in site … More Dealing with homesickness
Three weeks ago, I went on a late afternoon/early evening walk with 3 neighbors and my 5-year-old host niece. We crossed the Old Pan Am Highway and walked through fields of mango, maracuya, banana, and a variety of other produce. The chacras seemed to stretch on for miles and the site of green everything was … More Sick Day
Brittany McGee 