I had gotten a request to include some additional information on my preparation for Uruguay….which is coming up very very quickly! So, here’s what’s been going on since then. I attended a two day training in New York this week, which includes some of the following topics: program overview, security update, logistics info (housing, transportation, etc), cultural training, project expectations, media awareness…great information, a lot of information, a little overwhelming.
In short, here are some things that I learned:
1. I now have my ticket booked to go down there and also my housing booked…that’s a big relief!
2. I met all my fellow “fellows” and they are great! Very excited about that!
3. Cultural awareness: time is a little slower and a lot more flexible in S. America…i.e. meetings don’t usually start on time (although as an outsider, I’m expected to be on time - they expect it of me) and meetings will also include a social component (I will definitely fit in!).
4. There are high expectations of us as fellows! Not that I didn’t anticipate this, but there’s a lot to prepare, a lot to do while down there and a lot of presentations!
5. There are some cool cool places to visit in S. America…I can’t wait!
3 weeks and counting…
Posted on September 7th, 2007 by katiejocannon
Filed under: Health
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