here in my history class discussion revolutions. what comes up...South Africa and apartite (not by me) but they all looked at me and so I said my two cents and how it is still affecting life today. We transition to discussing how we have gone somewhere that was different from what we remember. Someone brings up reverse culture shock. This sparks thoughts about how I am more concerned about adjusting back to life in the states and less worried about adjusting to life in SA. I think this comes from the fact that I will have people in SA who are going through or have been through adjusting to life over there and they will be people I can look at to learn from and talk with. And when I get home I will be coming back to a life that has not stopped...to a family who has not experienced the things I have and will not be able to have 'regular' access to people who are going through what I am with such a drastic change back to 'reality'.
With 3 months and 18 days left until I head out to meet my new friends and my new family, I sit here and wonder what will be more difficult....the first night in SA alone or my first night back in the states surrounded by people (will I feel alone)?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Start of my South African Adventure
So, as many know I am a self proclaimed parrotthead and one of my favorite songs is changes in latitude, changes in attitude. So I thought how perfect for the name of my blog. Since my latitude will be changing and I am sure that my attitudes will change as well.
Here is how it all began. Approximately a year ago I was searching for something (literally on the Internet) and I came across the Peace Corps website. After looking through it I decided to apply (probably the best decision I have ever made). Now here I sit in March of 2008 with one month until I graduate and less than 4 months until I leave for South Africa.
I will be in SA for 27 months working with schools and communities developing programs and trainings that will help them to be more successful. The name of my group is SA-18 as we are the 18th group to go to SA.
Until next time,
Here is how it all began. Approximately a year ago I was searching for something (literally on the Internet) and I came across the Peace Corps website. After looking through it I decided to apply (probably the best decision I have ever made). Now here I sit in March of 2008 with one month until I graduate and less than 4 months until I leave for South Africa.
I will be in SA for 27 months working with schools and communities developing programs and trainings that will help them to be more successful. The name of my group is SA-18 as we are the 18th group to go to SA.
Until next time,
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