18 months. 1.5 years. One-and-a-half. That’s how long I’ve been in Peru. How does it feel? Well, to be perfectly honest, normal. So normal, in fact, that I knew the anniversary was December 5th, but I didn’t do anything to acknowledge it. It was just one of those, “Oh cool” passing thoughts. No, it’s not … More Normal
“¡Corazón! ¡Corazón! ¡Corazón!” the crowd chanted. A few girls let out some high pitched “Wooooos” as well. It was the day of campaign speeches. All three groups of student council hopefuls were on stage, waiting for their turn to wow the crowd with promises of what each would achieve in the next school year. Similar … More Student Council
It was overcast and slightly breezy outside as Cesar navigated his rickety, old truck down the dirt road. I sat in the front passenger seat while a few other volunteers rode in the bed. We stopped at several houses along the way, hollering at children until adults came to answer our questions. “Where are the … More Rock History
Take a minute to think about your community. Imagine the streets, the buildings, the people. Are there children running around? What about animals? What do you see, hear, smell, feel? Do you feel safe? What about at night? Does your community change? Those are just some of the questions I asked 73 students participating in … More Agents of Change
As Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” played, I grooved in my chair, patiently waiting, wondering how many more times the song would repeat before the night’s festivities began. It was slightly after 8 on a week night in the middle of October, and I was sitting front and center of the stage plus makeshift runway that … More Beauty Queens
Brittany McGee 