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Author: Raquel Araya

Africa

I’ll take 3 more months, please.

Although I have 4 more weeks of my internship to go, this will be my last blog post. My two months in Addis and at IICBA have been fantastic so far and I’m looking forward to what this last month will bring.  As I reflect on the time I’ve already spent here, it’s very clear what the best part of my internship has been – … Continue reading I’ll take 3 more months, please.

Unknown's avatarRaquel ArayaAugust 31, 2018June 13, 2019Leave a comment
Africa

6 Weeks Down

And so sad that I only have 6 weeks to go! I can barely look at the posts from my classmates who are finishing up their internships and heading home…just a reminder of what’s coming for me.  My time in Addis with UNESCO IICBA so far has been exciting and challenging in all the right ways. I’m not looking forward to leaving. But that’s for … Continue reading 6 Weeks Down

Unknown's avatarRaquel ArayaAugust 24, 2018June 13, 2019Leave a comment
IEDP

My Days at IICBA

So I’m a little over a month into my internship at UNESCO IICBA and my stay in Addis Ababa. I can’t believe I’m a third done! This past month has just flown by. I’m all settled and generally killin it. I’ve figured out public transport, made a couple of friends, and have a few Amharic phrases under my belt. If you need to know any … Continue reading My Days at IICBA

Unknown's avatarRaquel ArayaAugust 8, 2018August 31, 2018Leave a comment
Africa

Addis Living

Anddd I’m finally here! In Addis Ababa with UNESCO International Institute of Capacity Building for Africa (IICBA), just living my best life. I’ve been here for little over a week now. To be honest, I was nervous before getting on my flight. Really excited and thankful for the opportunity, but also just… genuinely terrified. This isn’t my first time making a big move or living … Continue reading Addis Living

Unknown's avatarRaquel ArayaJuly 18, 2018June 13, 2019Leave a comment
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