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
About a week ago, I received an invitation to an event at a nearby school. I wasn’t sure where exactly the school was, as it was in one of the 180 annexes of Olmos. I also wasn’t sure that I even knew anyone who worked at the school or attended it. While I was flattered, … More Just be there
Today officially marks 6 months in Peru, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate it than by wrapping up Early In-Service Training with the 36 people who were only just strangers on June 4th during Staging. Okay, there are better ways to celebrate, but at least we’re all together. The past 6 … More Wait, it’s been 6 months?
After an overnight, 12-hour-bus-ride, where I sat in front of a 5-year-old who shared a seat with his dad and thought my seat was a punching bag, and kicking bag, I took my first steps in the department of Lambayeque. As we walked into the bus terminal, we were greeted by current Peace Corps Volunteers … More Awkward. Spanish. Overwhelming.
Brittany McGee 