Sitting in the Tambacounda Hotel de Ville, I watched my Senegalese Mom, Jeneba, speak about her abilities and readiness to join the ranks of the local legislative branch in the region of Tambacounda. She spoke to a roomful of Senegalese people, accompanied by the (male) mayors of surrounding cities, the (male) Mayor of Tambacounda, and… Continue reading My 5+ Mothers
With AmeriCorps Vista, among lots of other reporting, we are responsible for creating a narrative surrounding the work we’re doing to share with our supervisors and the community. This is my very first “Story of Service” and I thought it would be worth sharing with the world, as I haven’t had too much time to… Continue reading Story of Service (Part 1): Youth development a “no brainer”
Well folks, as some of you may know, I have committed to a year of public service with AmeriCorps VISTA (essentially the US Peace Corps)! I’ll be working in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, splitting my time between a Legislative Youth Council and other health and education projects–a perfect fit for all… Continue reading Public service and food stamps and DIY–OH MY!
As graduation looms ever nearer (June 15th!), my anxiety associated with being employed is also climbing to whole new levels. Not to sound like an egomaniac here, but I have good grades, went to a phenomenal university (top tier research institution), have solid interpersonal skills, and have used my academic surroundings to increase my analytical,… Continue reading The Job Hunt: Tip #1 Keep Breathing
Not All That Glitters Is Gold 