Today was my fist interview with the director of the Grenada Peace Corps. It was a surprise that I was even going to have an interview one day before I was leaving. But it turned out to be beneficial. I was on a speaker phone with two people. They asked me about,
My degree at the University of Arizona and how it applied to what I would be doing in Grenada?
My Fine arts degree?
If I was going to use my art degree with the kids?
What other experience I had with people with disabilities (work)?
Wether I would like to work with younger special ed kids, or older?
If I wanted to work in the special ed school, or with mixed population?
If I was willing to work in a program that was not fully set up yet or not?
If I wouldn't mind switching from teaching to awareness?
If I minded walking to work?
What hobbies I had?
If I had any food allergies?
If I got motion sickness?
What my IT skills were?
If I had any other questions?
They also talked about what clothing I should bring and electronics.
At the end of the conversation they asked if I would like to talk to another volunteer and ask questions. I did, and I asked her what the biggest shock was going to be when I got their. She replied that their is no preparing for what the Peace Corps or Grenada is like or going to be. But that I need to be open and flexible with what happens around me. I also asked what one thing I should pack that is not on the list. She said that she chose to bring a workout ball. I don't think all be packing a workout ball because I am already over packed and I would like to do more group activates suck as volley boll and dancing.
It took all the way up to the last day for it to hit me that I am leaving tomorrow!!!! Their are so many emotions going threw me its hard to focus on one thing at a time. I have constant butterflies in my tummy and I have lost my appetite but I have to eat to keep up my strength. Everyone around me also has high emotions and I like it because it shows that they care but at the same time it is hard for me to and I need to stay strong and mentally prepared for the next part of my life. Well I love you Tucson people but I have to move on to the next 2 years of my life. I will stay in touch as much as possible. You all can write me emails, comments on my blog and FB.
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Hope everyones well
Love Allie A
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