by abroadvolunteers
( October 21st, 2009 )
Preparing to pack up your life and move to the developing world for 5 months is a lot of work! But, I have to admit, it’s one of the more exciting challenges I’ve faced…
My head is swimming with logistics: packing, immunizations, visas, renting my apartment, arranging movers and storage, address …
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by abroadvolunteers
( October 8th, 2009 )
I mentioned in a previous post that I’m a bit of a film fan. With a couple hundred movies in my queue at any given time, I’m also a loyal Netflix customer.
For me, film is a quick, effective, and powerful way to learn about the world around me. I …
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by abroadvolunteers
( September 30th, 2009 )
People ask what I’m up to in this month of pre-India unemployment and planning. Sure, there’s time for relaxation, socializing, exercise, and checking out the neverending pool of arts and culture in the Big Apple. There’s also logistics, logistics, research, and more logistics dealing with the practicalities of packing your …
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