What I'll do in the fall

[aroraborealis]

Okay, so following on the heels of the so-far peak of the quarter-life crisis, I have a rough plan:

* August 31: Lease ends -- stuff will be in storage or backpack. Maybe bum around Boston for a week or so and...
* Sept 6 (ish) fly to wherever I'm going.
* Sept 8 - 19: Learn Spanish at some language programmy type thing
* Sept 22 - November: Do volunteer type work
* December: Travel
* Home for winter holidays of some variety

Now I just have to decide:

* What country?
* What language program?
* What volunteer program?

Hmm!

As to the first question, I'm kinda waffling between Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina, but I bet good arguments could be made for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela... Argh! Decisions...

Comments

Where? What? etc.

[agaran.livejournal.com]

Sounds interesting and challenging, Rosa. If you want some input on that part of the world and its volunteer opportunities from the perspective of a community organizer/physician, let me know and I'll give you the contact info for my best friend, Doug, who spends part of the year volunteering at a health clinic in that area, speaks fluent Spanish, and knows his way around there.

Re: Where? What? etc.

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Once I'm a little more settled in my thinking, I'll definitely take you up on that! Where does he do his work?

[cowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Hi Rosa,

I know a woman who spent several months in Peru, doing volunteer work. I could put you in touch with her if you'd like.

-- Lynne

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Sure! That would be great :) Thanks!

Peace Corps?

[(Anonymous)]

Is it necessary that this be a self-done thing or would it be worthwhile to investigate what the Peace Corps offers?

Re: Peace Corps?

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Peace Corps demands a much more significant investment of time, and the selection process is highly demanding. I don't really want to have to apply, etc, I just want to go do it :)

Another resource

[bensong1.livejournal.com]

Ann wanted me to tell you that she has spent a lot of time in Latin America, traveling, studying, working, and volunteering over the last 20 years and that she would be happy to talk with you.

Ben