Tag Archives: Life

My favorite items during PST

Posted on July 28, 2016 by elliewick

Everyone who knows me knows that I like to be prepared. I scoured PCV blogs for months looking for items other Volunteers found useful. Sometimes Volunteers would update packing lists for the next-arriving cohort, and sometimes I could find lists … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Language class

Posted on July 19, 2016 by elliewick

   My language group. These are the people I spend the most time with and share most of my problems with (usually because I need them decoded by our teacher). Robert lives next door, so we walk together to language … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned in the first month as a Peace Corps Trainee

Posted on July 19, 2016 by elliewick

One month down! There has been so much to learn this month that I knew I needed to record my thoughts on the first month with the Peace Corps here. It has been challenging and frustrating at times, but I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Dirty water filter

Posted on July 5, 2016 by elliewick

Water is my biggest concern at my site, because I have to either go to the river and carry water uphill and back to my house or take the wheelbarrow across the street to a tap about five minutes away. … Continue reading →

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My first day as Ntombi

Posted on June 29, 2016 by elliewick

I was anxious and excited at the same time waiting to meet Babe. I can easily say the main parts to a siSwati greeting at this point, which is the extent of my confident siSwati. I think Babe was anxious … Continue reading →

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Impressions of Swaziland

Posted on June 25, 2016 by elliewick

We have just started our first full week in Swaziland as Peace Corps Trainees. This is the week where we move in with our training host families for about 65 days. Everyone is anxiously awaiting our first meeting tomorrow afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Leaving the USA

Posted on June 15, 2016 by elliewick

I woke up on the bus to JFK as we passed the Brooklyn Bridge and dawn was breaking. We have been at the airport since 5 a.m. and our flight leaves at 11:15 a.m.  It finally feels real.  Staging was … Continue reading →

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Q&A Session: Pre-Departure

Posted on June 12, 2016 by elliewick

As I have been preparing for my departure to Swaziland, I have been asked many questions about my future with the Peace Corps. I will provide below many of these questions and their answers so that you too can know … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m moving to Swaziland!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by elliewick

Some of you know this, but to the rest of you: I am moving to Swaziland as a community health worker with the Peace Corps! Departure is approaching soon (Monday, the 13th), and packing is in full swing. Many of … Continue reading →

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The times they are a-changin’

Posted on August 25, 2011 by elliewick

My life will be nothing like anything I have ever experienced in roughly two months. I am beginning to realize the frenzy September and October will be and I still have a few days left of August. I will be moving to … Continue reading →

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