Imagine that you’re 16 again. What immediately pops into your head? Friends. High school classes. Family. Extra-curricular activities. Getting your driver’s license. Maybe you’ve considered your future. You probably know whether or not you want to go to college. You might even know what you want to major in. At least, for the day. Because … More Open doors and opportunity
Flexibility. One of the core requirements of being a Peace Corps Volunteer. In my two years in Peru, I’ve learned to go-with-the-flow, adapt, think on my feet, change plans as I’m actually in the midst of them, etc. This past “swearing-in season” only furthered the importance of having this ability. While I thought I was … More A Lesson in Flexibility
At the beginning of each school year, teachers and administrative staff carefully select students to be a part of several groups. These students are usually chosen because of their good grades and aptitude for leadership. There are health brigades, environment brigades, civil defense brigades, school police, and general classroom brigadiers. One student at the school, … More Swearing-In Season
Volunteers from Olmos, Lambayeque, Peru discuss integration into their host site.
When I arrived to site, I came at the beginning of the twice-annual celebration of the Holy Cross of Chalpon. It felt only fitting that a year and a half later I was at an all-night vigil for the same cross, like my time had in many ways come full circle. Just a few weeks before … More Up All Night
Brittany McGee 