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Guest Column in the Diamondback, University of Maryland’s newspaper

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lauren

I am Peace Corps and So Can You (my original title) Ah, fall semester, senior year. I recall it well: carefree Thursday Night Pongs and Big Ass Drafts, True Blood on Sunday nights, Ultimate Frisbee tournaments (go Helpful Corn!), and … Continue reading →

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Ellean

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lauren

This is Ellean. He is my host-nephew and just turned two last Wednesday. Like all good mothers should, my host-sister Marjorie breastfed Ellean for his first two years. Why is this relevant? Because Ellean constantly tries to take off my … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Lauren

Two major roadblocks stand between me and Peace Corps-dom:  medical and family.  I’ve made some progress on both fronts this past week. 🙂 Let’s start with medical. Friday morning I awoke to a toolkit update.  They’re reviewing my medical file!!  Totally … Continue reading →

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