Author Archives: Christine

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Peace Corps Volunteer in the Kingdom of Wonder (2017-2019)

Thank you & Good Bye

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Christine

Hello Everyone, This will be the last blog post I will write as a student and recent graduate of a program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). The past 2 years as a student blogger has given me a … Continue reading →

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Arrival to the Kingdom

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Christine

I don’t know what’s harder: leaving home for 27 months or making a new country/culture/language your home for over 2 years when you don’t speak an ounce of the language. Either way, here I am in Cambodia: the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Peace Corps

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Christine

THE WAIT IS OVER! I finally received my medical clearance to go work in Cambodia! To those who have been following my blog posts regularly or semi-regularly for the past 2 years or so, you will already know about my passion … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Unknown

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Christine

Have you ever waited for something for weeks or months? A letter of acceptance from your first choice college, a call for an interview at a dream job, and so on… I have a job right after graduation: to serve … Continue reading →

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Transitioning to a Post-Grad life

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Christine

Hey everyone, guess what?!?!?!? I RECEIVED MY MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH!!!!!!! This is definitely a big change for me. As you all know, changes are hard. Even a minor change like taking an alternate route to work can take a toll … Continue reading →

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Losers, We Were!

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Christine

A few months ago, I wrote a blog called “Let’s all be Losers” to talk about my struggles with weight loss and my recent diagnoses of diabetes and hypertension. I really wanted to transition to a healthier living so I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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Hard Work on Display

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Christine

Last Friday, one of our Bloggers, Rebecca, talked about the research she is doing for UMBC’s Undergraduate Research Day in her article “Presentations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly“. It was so relatable, and I feel like most of us students … Continue reading →

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Peru in my Shoes (A Study Abroad Story Part 2)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Christine

The highlight of my UMD Short Term Study Abroad experience in Peru includes: being bitten by a snake in the Amazon jungle (it was literally in my shoes!), eating delicious food in Barranco (art district), ending up at an erotica … Continue reading →

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Peru in my Shoes (A Study Abroad Story Part 1)

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Christine

Hello from Peru! I hope everyone is having a great first day of Spring Break! (Sorry if you’re not on Spring Break right now.) I just want to share with everyone what I am up to during my Spring Break. I’m … Continue reading →

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Active Citizens

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Christine

Have you heard of Alternative Breaks? It enables students to participate in short-term service-learning experiences that challenge social, political and economic structures of our global community. I’ve been part of this community for several years now, and I love it! I … Continue reading →

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