I've shared some things throughout the week, but here are some random thoughts about my first full week of PST (pre-service training). I have really enjoyed getting to know my host family. I've spent a lot of time playing badminton and cards with both of my host brothers, Ciprian (age 14) and Lucian (age 10). I've … Continue reading Random Thoughts 6/12/16
During PST (pre-service training), we have language and technical class six days a week. In general, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays we meet for class at a local high school (we meet together with the other programs at the hub site in Chisinau on Thursdays). Costeşti is a big town, so although all … Continue reading My Walk to Training
As I mentioned in my previous post, I have moved in with my host family in the town of Costeşti, with is southwest of Chisinau. On Tuesday, we went to the "hub" site in Chisinau. There, our language instructors taught us a bit more about Costeşti. Costeşti has a population of over 12,000 people. This … Continue reading Some Facts About Costești (My Temporary Home)
We began our morning with breakfast at the hotel. We then checked out of our rooms, and gathered in the hotel lobby. From there, we walked (with our carry-on luggage) to the hub site. Our classrooms at the hub site are on the 6th floor, so it's quite a workout walking up! Our morning training … Continue reading Cultural Training and Moving in with Host Families!
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
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