Peace Corps Disclaimer

Hey there,

Just a friendly reminder that this blog and the opinions stated in it are mine and mine only. The views represented here are not the views of the US Peace Corps nor the United States Government.

Happy reading!
Bronwen

On introductions

My name is Bronwen and I'm a small town Idaho native, Tufts University graduate ready for the job of a lifetime serving as a community health Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic from August 2013 through October 2015. According to my acceptance letter, my job description includes:

1: Youth making Healthy Decisions. Educating young people to practice safe sex and prevent 
HIV/AIDS transmission.

2: Improved Nutrition. Improving mothers’ nutritional practices to reduce malnutrition 
among children under five years of age. 

3: Reduce Undesired Pregnancy. Improving reproductive health practices among women living in 
small rural villages. 


With my staging date still over a month away, I am anxiously prepping my suitcases (ehh?) and making lists of all the things I will and will not need to take down there with me. Currently at the top of the "need" list is a crappy plastic watch and a sleeping bag. I've also been thinking I need to start researching the DR and read some Isabel Allende. Suggestions on where to start research are greatly appreciated!

I will update this blog as often as possible and I welcome feedback or questions you have!