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Hi again! Finding time to sit down and compile my thoughts seems to be a challenge for me. Things are going well here, and I feel like I have been nonstop busy. The beginning of November marks the start of month number FIVE in country! I’m not sure how this much time...

Hey there! Thanks for tuning in for this recap post. I have been nonstop busy since moving to my site (about a month and a half ago). I’m just beginning to feel like I’m settling into my new life and my new living space now, so I thought I would check back in and let...

I’m back!! Everyone is probably wondering what happened to me over these past few weeks. I’ve been quiet because we’ve been working extra hard lately. So apologies for the long break between posts! I’ll do my best to summarize the whirlwind that has been these last...

Hi everyone! We made it safely to Uganda and have successfully completed our first week of pre-service training (PST). 9 more weeks to go before swearing in as a volunteer! Until then, my cohort of 46 will maintain the title- Peace Corps Trainees. Up until now, I’ve...

*Disclaimer: Mom, I love you and I’m not trying to make you cry, I swear!! For months and months we have all been anticipating saying goodbye, but I couldn’t have imagined it being as hard as today has been. I’ve been constantly on the verge of tears for the last...

Hello World!  My name is Cowan Angell, and as many of you know, I have accepted an invitation to serve as a volunteer for 27 months in Peace Corps Uganda. I have decided to use this blog to keep folks back home posted on my goings on as well as to provide insight...