So the questions that I most often hear are along the lines of how is it different on a day-to-day basis.  The short answer is that everything just takes a whole lot longer to accomplish and isn’t quite as efficient the US.   Here is a brief rundown of the adjustments and accommodations that I am [...]

So I am officially a PCV as of August 16th! And I have discovered that the most important thing about living in Malawi is to be fluid. I have gone from teaching Math to Physical Science to Biology. I think that the Biology is going to stick as classes start on September 5th. I am [...]

I have defended my thesis and will officially be couch surfing at my family and friends houses as of this weekend. For the first time I am homeless, but it is a good thing. It has been very cathartic to find new homes for all of my furniture and electronics, decluttering and determining what is [...]

Despite being an engineer, I am technologically challenged (makes you wonder about the stability of the building you’re in huh?) so this will take me some time to figure out.  Hopefully I will be a WordPress master before I leave for the PeaceCorps next June.  That way I will be able to keep everyone updated [...]