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
“¡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
“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
The community of Olmos was kind enough to greet me with a giant festival in my honor. This festival included music, fireworks, and a special mass and procession. Okay, not true, but I did arrive in Olmos during the middle of the Festival of the Cross. The fair began around the 17 of August and officially … More Getting started
Brittany McGee 