Wandering Morena

Tag: Living Abroad

  • Dominican Culture Shocks the U.S. Should Learn From

    Dominican Culture Shocks the U.S. Should Learn From

    The Dominican Republic and the United States couldn’t be more different when it comes to culture. The DR is family-oriented, lively, and a little chaotic—yet somehow still relaxed and carefree. There are plenty of things here that make me want to bang my head against the wall, but there are also things in the DR…

  • 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.