So today I found out some really amazing news! I thought I was going to have to wait for about 10 days to get my official invite in the mail but today when I got home from work, it was waiting for me. With much anticipation, I opened the very large envelope and it said: Malawi!!!!! I am so excited about this placement. Malawi was on the very top of my list as far as hopeful placements and now that I know I am actually leaving, it is all becoming extremely surreal and a little bit scary, mixed with tons of excitement and anxiety about all the things that have to be done before I go. Here are the basics:
Location: Malawi
Job Title: Community Health Coordinator with AIDS/HIV emphasis
Departure Date: May 23rd, 2008
I will leave for either Washington D.C. or Philadelphia on May 23rd and have a very brief "staging" there for 2 days. From there I will fly to Lilongwe, Malawi and do 8 weeks of training (which I understand to be extremely intense). After that is over, I will "officially" be sworn in as a volunteer and will spend 2 years in Malawi either working in a clinic and/or helping the Malawian government with their HIV/AIDS prevention/education/awareness. I am so extremely excited right now.... this whole process is 7 months in the making and I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. I am spending the evening emailing, celebrating and getting ever more nervous about my next adventure.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Trying Something New...
So, as some of you may know by now, I have been officially invited to serve in the Peace Corps. I received a call Thursday saying that my invitation was in the mail and that I should get it within 10 days. So, after months and months of the Peace Corps application process, I have been told to wait some more. However, this time I know that in a few days, I will know my exact placement, leave date and work title. I have been told to expect an invitation to non-French speaking Africa leaving in the end of May.
Therefore, with a looming date of departure, I figured it was about time to get some things in order. I have been told by many people that creating a blog would be a good way to keep in touch with people for the next few years of my life while in Africa. Although I feel that blogs can be a little bit self-indulgent, I have decided to give it a try! It may be easier than trying to email tons of people all the time. So, that is all for now. I will post again when I know my country of service (hopefully just a few days) and will know more then.
Therefore, with a looming date of departure, I figured it was about time to get some things in order. I have been told by many people that creating a blog would be a good way to keep in touch with people for the next few years of my life while in Africa. Although I feel that blogs can be a little bit self-indulgent, I have decided to give it a try! It may be easier than trying to email tons of people all the time. So, that is all for now. I will post again when I know my country of service (hopefully just a few days) and will know more then.
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