Thursday, March 22, 2007
A Little More Info
I'll be in Afghanistan in June and July, so just two months, which is a lot better than my 4 months in Baghdad a couple years ago. I'll probably leave DC near the end of May and get back in early August because it takes a few days to get into and out of the country.
Basically, I will be mentoring the social science faculty at a school there...they have been in operation for a few years but need some help. The college in Colorado where I used to teach has teamed up with another US college to support this new Afghan school. My old college needed some help so I was asked if I'd be wiling to go during the summer. The subjects I'll be helping with are Economics, International Relations, and Government, though in this case it's Afghan Government, which means I should learn a little something about that.
This sounds like an opportunity to really do some good, and accomplish something that I can feel proud of. Education is the key to self governance, so maybe I can help this country just a little bit. I'm very excited, and sure, a little nervous, though at least I'll be better prepared for this than i was for Iraq. And it'll be good to get into a classroom again, though the language barrier will be a little trickier here than it was in Colorado, I think.
Basically, I will be mentoring the social science faculty at a school there...they have been in operation for a few years but need some help. The college in Colorado where I used to teach has teamed up with another US college to support this new Afghan school. My old college needed some help so I was asked if I'd be wiling to go during the summer. The subjects I'll be helping with are Economics, International Relations, and Government, though in this case it's Afghan Government, which means I should learn a little something about that.
This sounds like an opportunity to really do some good, and accomplish something that I can feel proud of. Education is the key to self governance, so maybe I can help this country just a little bit. I'm very excited, and sure, a little nervous, though at least I'll be better prepared for this than i was for Iraq. And it'll be good to get into a classroom again, though the language barrier will be a little trickier here than it was in Colorado, I think.
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Thank goodness it is only for a couple months this time. Of course, I will worry about you while you are there, just like I did while you were in Iraq.
I'm glad you will be teaching again. Just be careful and post when you can.
Hopefully Adrian will stop by and let us know how things are going too. I'm sure he is going to miss you.
I'm glad you will be teaching again. Just be careful and post when you can.
Hopefully Adrian will stop by and let us know how things are going too. I'm sure he is going to miss you.
It's nice that you'll finally be able to accomplish something you feel you can be proud of. :)
It'll be harder for you in Afghanistan than Colorado - that's a given. Nothing good in life comes easy though, that includes making a difference for other people ;).
Oh, I'll be linking to your blog. I hope you don't mind ^^
It'll be harder for you in Afghanistan than Colorado - that's a given. Nothing good in life comes easy though, that includes making a difference for other people ;).
Oh, I'll be linking to your blog. I hope you don't mind ^^
Will, that does sound like a great opportunity for you. Looks like you're very optimistic about the experience. That's great! What a terrific chance to make a significantly positive impact that could help set the long-term direction of the school...and maybe in some small way the country and region. And for you to learn, too!
All: thanks for the good wishes, and you're right , it should be both interesting and rewarding.
Just Me: no, once I get there I'm there for the whole two months. But that's OK, I can do anything for only two months.
Just Me: no, once I get there I'm there for the whole two months. But that's OK, I can do anything for only two months.
wow, I wish you all the best there in Afganistan! I think it's cool that you're heading out there to help. will you blog from there too?
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