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So, You’re Moving Abroad: 3 Things You Need To Consider While Packing

So, you’ve taken the leap and decided to (wisely) move abroad! First thing, I’ve done before I’ve moved abroad for a few months and now my longest time away from the states at 9 months, is written down a list of things I need before I start panicking to pack. This list is a bitContinueContinue reading “So, You’re Moving Abroad: 3 Things You Need To Consider While Packing”

Updates! Wamunyu and Beyond

I haven’t had much time to send updates about the status of my big move abroad, but I’m back! About two weeks ago,  I heard that I will be moving to Wamunyu, Kenya which is about 2 hours east of the capital, Nairobi. I have never lived in a rural part of Africa which hasContinueContinue reading “Updates! Wamunyu and Beyond”

One Year Later: 4 Things I Learned From Quitting My Job Abroad

One year ago I was planning a huge move to Douala, Cameroon for work at a school that seemed like the perfect fit. One year ago, I was consolidating my life into two 22kg suitcases and two carry-ons. One year ago, I was popping malaria pills and stressing out about delayed flights and lost baggage.ContinueContinue reading “One Year Later: 4 Things I Learned From Quitting My Job Abroad”