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
“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
As two teachers wrapped two other teachers from head to toe in toilet paper, I stood behind the cheering crowd of students, amused and reflecting on my own high school experience and the teachers who helped shape me. This friendly, funny competition was only a small part of the all day celebration of teachers for … More Teachers and Toilet Paper Mummies
“Hi, you’re from Peace Corps, right? Can I talk to you for a few?” an older professor asks. “Sure!” I reply. “I attended a lunch at the embassy once. It was really nice. The house is really beautiful. You know the Ambassador right?” “Not really. I was at the Embassy once.” “Well, I went there … More Sharing my language
No one likes to read a long blog. Even if that blog was primarily pictures. So here’s the real deal from FBT- it was real. For the first time in our Pre-Service Training, we experienced what being in site really would be like. The YD Ancash group visited 4 different sites where volunteers currently serve. … More Real talk. Or lack thereof.
Brittany McGee 