I’ve been asked by a few colleagues how to best prep for their trips to the developing world. Thought I’d put together a “list o’must haves” for travel in India based on my experiences here so far: Critter protection: bug spray Sun protection: sunscreen, hat and/or umbrella Germ protection (so exciting it gets 4 entries!): […]
Preparing for a Placement
NGO Life
I haven’t written too much about my volunteer work with the NGO because, well, I’m still trying to decide what to write… The US-based program I’m here with places mid-level professionals with NGOs throughout the developing world. They consider a placement in India one of the most difficult given the challenges integrating into the work […]
Photo Friday: Family
In my almost feverish attempt to pack for 5 months in India and move out of my apartment, I thought I’d write one more quick post from the Western Hemisphere before leaving to start my volunteer placement. It’s also Delicious Baby’s Photo Friday, so I thought it an appropriate opportunity to share this recent picture of […]