Bonjour y'all,
My name is Abby Gwinn and from May 2015 to August 2017, I will be serving as a Science Teacher with the Peace Corps in Cameroon, Central Africa. This is my story (*dun dun* - you're supposed to imagine the Law and Order "boink boink" noise at this point).
My Roots...
I was born and raised in good ol' South Carolina. Hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and growing up with all that nature around, it's no surprise that I came out with a bit of a wild streak. From backpacking treks with my backpacking Barbie (pink hiking boots and all) and Happy Hiker awards (thanks, Mom!) to canoe trips with the our homemade tarp sail, I had some pretty wild experiences. Lucky me, I had parents who instilled in me a love of nature from a very early age. Combine that with the Magic School Bus and you've got a budding scientist on your hands. Fast-forward a bit: In May of 2013, I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wofford College, a small liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC. I took some time to evaluate what my "next step" would be. That next big step is service in the Peace Corps and I can't wait to take it.
My Blog...
Part of the Peace Corps Mission is to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Hopefully, through anecdotes, musings, and pictures, I can give you a little taste of life in Cameroon. And maybe this taste inspires you to seek out a similar experience or just gives you some food for thought. Either way, welcome to my journey.
My Roots...
I was born and raised in good ol' South Carolina. Hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and growing up with all that nature around, it's no surprise that I came out with a bit of a wild streak. From backpacking treks with my backpacking Barbie (pink hiking boots and all) and Happy Hiker awards (thanks, Mom!) to canoe trips with the our homemade tarp sail, I had some pretty wild experiences. Lucky me, I had parents who instilled in me a love of nature from a very early age. Combine that with the Magic School Bus and you've got a budding scientist on your hands. Fast-forward a bit: In May of 2013, I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wofford College, a small liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC. I took some time to evaluate what my "next step" would be. That next big step is service in the Peace Corps and I can't wait to take it.
My Blog...
Part of the Peace Corps Mission is to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Hopefully, through anecdotes, musings, and pictures, I can give you a little taste of life in Cameroon. And maybe this taste inspires you to seek out a similar experience or just gives you some food for thought. Either way, welcome to my journey.
For those of you interested in more info about the Peace Corps, or Peace Corps Cameroon specifically, check out these links:
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
http://cameroon.peacecorps.gov/
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
http://cameroon.peacecorps.gov/
Cheers!
This blog is meant to capture my experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon. The thoughts expressed in this blog are my own and do not reflect the position of the United States Government, the Peace Corps, or the Republic of Cameroon.
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