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(English) My time in Uganda

Everyone talks about 'culture shock' when moving to a new place.  I have traveled to a lot of places and have lived overseas for the past seven years.  I did not expect to experience culture shock when moving to Gulu, Uganda.  I was wrong.  I've lived in cities most of my life ...

In the Field vs. In the Office

For six months I interned at Caritas Gulu Archdiocese in Gulu, Uganda. I had numerous responsibilities including writing reports and proposals, making field visits, writing success stories and contributing to capacity building. Unfortunately there was minimal field visits, and I can’t stand sitting in an office for 8 ...