Wandering Morena

Tag: Dominican Republic

  • Working as a Peace Corps Youth Development Volunteer (in the DR)

    Working as a Peace Corps Youth Development Volunteer (in the DR)

    After 10 months in the Dominican Republic, I finally feel settled into my role as a Youth in Development Volunteer. From teaching sexual health to 8th graders to running a girls’ self-esteem cooking club, I’m learning what it means to create real impact—one charla at a time. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my daily work,…

  • Sworn In: Reflecting on My First 10 Weeks of Peace Corps

    Sworn In: Reflecting on My First 10 Weeks of Peace Corps

    After 10 intense weeks of training, I’ve officially been sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. From culture shock to campo life, mosquito bites to personal growth, I’m reflecting on everything I’ve learned during Pre-Service Training—and what it means to begin this new chapter along the northern coast.