Posted by Brandy Robertson on August 26th, 2011
I arrived back on Canadian soil last Saturday, August 20. It’s the 26 today. I was told that reverse culture shock back in Canada would be much worse than the initial culture shock in Botswana. Let me tell you, everyone who told me that was completely right. I can’t really describe my emotions right now [...]
Posted by Brandy Robertson on August 17th, 2011
This blog post is being written on my second last day in the WUSC-Botswana office. Tomorrow I will struggle to hold back the tears that are sure to creep up on me as I say goodbye to the people who have been not only my colleagues, but my friends, during my placement here as the [...]
Posted by Jody Nozetz on August 8th, 2011
Hi everyone! My name is Jody Nozetz and I am in my fourth year at the University of Ottawa, studying International Development and Globalization. I began my undergraduate degree in Business, recognizing my enthusiasm for management and entrepreneurship. However, after a year of studying, I came to the conclusion that the program was not creating [...]
Posted by Angela Dore on July 21st, 2011
As the end of my trip is fast approaching, I’ve been reflecting more on my experiences this summer. There’s a point when one is on a trip such as this one, where you go from feeling you have so much time ahead of you, to feeling as though there isn’t time enough left to fit [...]
Posted by Laurent Tran on July 15th, 2011
Greetings to all, and xin chào (hello) from Vietnam! I’m glad to say that since my last entry almost two months ago, my time here in Hanoi has been replete with new experiences and continuous learning. My work at Vietnam International Education Development (VIED) has recently shifted in focus from project research to communications and [...]
Posted by Jocelyn Vander Meulen on July 12th, 2011
I am now into my 10th week in Vietnam, and this country continues to amaze me. The food is great, the weather is beautiful, and the people are so generous. Since arriving in Vietnam I have been working at a local community college in the province and town of Vinh Long. My main responsibilities are [...]
Posted by Amanda Joyce on July 8th, 2011
Thinking back over the two months I have been in Ghana, it seems a blur. I have experienced so much in such a short period of time, and I am looking forward to more adventures in the remaining weeks! Reflecting back on the first few weeks, it was an extreme adjustment period. I was trying [...]
Posted by Zoe Scharf on June 28th, 2011
Hello!! I am just a little bit over half way of my placement here in Malawi. I cannot believe that time has gone this fast. Working at REFORD in Nkando has been lovely. My co-workers, my community and the work that I am doing here is so fulfilling. I cannot believe that soon I will [...]
Posted by Brandy Robertson on June 27th, 2011
I am currently starting my 8th week with WUSC-Botswana and I have eight more to go. Placement Progress: Since my last post the process of getting the ISM students to Canada has been moving along nicely. They have now made decisions as to which university they wish to be placed in. We’ve acquired their official [...]
Posted by Brandy Robertson on May 30th, 2011
What can I tell you all about my placement in Gabs so far? Well, I have been here for 3 full weeks, starting on my 4th. Let’s start with the placement – a.k.a. WORK: The WUSC staff here in Botswana are all fantastic. Ona, my supervisor, includes me in absolutely everything there is to do [...]
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