Goodbye Wisconsin, Hello Liberia

Well, it's official! I leave for Liberia as a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) on Saturday June 3rd and the reality of this probably will not set in until I hop on an airplane and leave good ol' Wisconsin. I decided to create this blog to share some experiences from serving as a volunteer and here are some of my main goals as I continue to write it:
Promote greater cross cultural understanding
Share accomplishments and challenges
Send updates to friends and family
Journal to reflect on experiences
Share teaching resources

 So, please join me as I continue to update you all about my service. So far I know a fair amount about Liberia through books, online, and talking with others about their own experiences. However, I learned from my student teaching in Khon Kaen, Thailand that it's difficult to learn about a country without being there. So, I'm going to hold off posting much until I arrive. For now, just know that I will be serving as a PCV in Liberia as a middle/high school math teacher, my flight arrives in country on June 5th, and boy, do I have a lot to learn! 

If you don't know where Liberia is, here's a helpful map! 













A group of 55 volunteers will be training together for 3 months in a city in Margibi County, about an hour and a half outside the capital of Monrovia. We will be staying in dorms with each other for a few days and then spend time with a host family during the remainder of training. After Pre-Service Training, we will each arrive in the community that we will serve in for two years. 

 So, here goes! Theres been lots of excitement leading up to this along with so many other emotions knowing I'm leaving home for a while. Luckily I've been able to spend some precious time with friends and family before I leave and I am so thankful for everyone's support and encouragement. Love you all :)

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Also, if you're interested in learning more about the Peace Corps Mission and what it's all about check it! Lots of good information on their website along with the three main goals in order to promote world peace and friendship - https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/

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  1. KataJune 11, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    John, Thank you for writing this blog and a huge thank you also for committing to this wonderful opportunity! I'm following along ;) Hugs, Zsuzsa.

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