Field Notes

Here you'll discover the raw and unfiltered accounts of my daily experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer, offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and moments of profound growth

The International Day of the African Child and What it Meant to Me

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Aug 30, 20245 min read

The International Day of the African Child and What it Meant to Me

The International Day of the African Child isn't just about celebrating the children in our community—it's about giving them the tools to...

The Role Snails and Beetles Have Played in My Integration

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May 12, 20247 min read

The Role Snails and Beetles Have Played in My Integration

If you're familiar with the Peace Corps, you've probably heard about the importance of integration. But for those who have been...

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Mar 1, 20244 min read

It Takes a Village

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(3)

I took this photo during my mom's recent visit to my village. It embodies how many people in Cameroon have made me feel, which inspired...

“There’s No Typical Day in the Peace Corps!”

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Nov 14, 20238 min read

“There’s No Typical Day in the Peace Corps!”

"What do your days look like?" is one of the most frequently asked questions by Peace Corps hopefuls to current volunteers. I would know...

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Nov 9, 20233 min read

The Angry American

This title might look familiar if you read my review of the novel, “The Ugly American,” by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer, or if...

A Review of “The Ugly American” by a Current Peace Corps Volunteer

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Aug 28, 20235 min read

A Review of “The Ugly American” by a Current Peace Corps Volunteer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

The book that led President Kennedy to create the United States Peace Corps The book, “The Ugly American,” written by William J. Lederer...

My First 2 Weeks in Peace Corps Cameroon

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Jul 3, 20235 min read

My First 2 Weeks in Peace Corps Cameroon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(9)

I have been in Cameroon for over two weeks now. I have moved in with my host family, started agriculture technical training, had...

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Jun 9, 20232 min read

A Midnight Reflection

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(16)

Thoughts the Night Before Leaving for Peace Corps Cameroon The Peace Corps is something I’ve always known I’ve wanted to do. Well, for as...

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