After a good night's sleep, we started off Friday morning with a breakfast at Andy's (eggs, sausage-like things, and tomatoes). After breakfast, we walked in small groups to a lab-work office very close by. We had to get two blood tests done for our residency application. In my typical fashion, I almost passed out after, … Continue reading Training in Chisinau
Category: Peace Corps
Welcome to Moldova!
When we arrived at the airport in Chisinau, we were greeted in the baggage claim area by the PC Moldova director and other PC staff. It took us a bit for all of us to get our luggage, as well as claim luggage that was missing (I was one of the lucky ones that had … Continue reading Welcome to Moldova!
The Start of Something New…
As much as I wish I had taken photos during our time in Philly or at the airports, I didn't. So this is going to be a long, word-filled post. If you don't really want to hear about our staging in Philly or our flight, feel free to skip this and go to the next … Continue reading The Start of Something New…
Packing, Packing, Packing
Anyone who has ever had to pack for 2 years in just a couple of suitcases knows this is no easy feat. I've been planning for packing for almost two months: making lists, getting things that were missing, figuring out what to use for luggage, and thinking about what I'll miss and want to bring. … Continue reading Packing, Packing, Packing
Less Than Two Weeks…
I'm finally past the two-weeks-until-Peace-Corps-staging point. In just a week and a half, I'll be heading to Philadelphia for staging. Staging is a 2-3 days of training that occurs in the United States before you depart to your country of service. In other words, staging is the point at which you say goodbye to all … Continue reading Less Than Two Weeks…
The Oke Den 