Final Countdown -- 5 days to arrival in Africa / 3 more days in MI

So I head to Philly on Tuesday for a 1.5 day staging event where I will meet the other 15 volunteers headed to The Gambia to participate in the Education program (not sure if they are also Math/Science specific, but I think so). I am scheduled to arrive in Philly on the 29th, leave for Africa on the 30th and arrive in The Gambia on the 1st of July.

I have been spending most of my time packing, taking care of loose ends, eating at any place that I might miss and saying goodbye to as many people as possible. I had a great going away party this past weekend so thanks again to all the people that came to visit! I am still way more excited than I am nervous and I hope I don't forget anything important :)

-- Samantha

Address Update!!!!

When sending letters and such, for the first three months (July - September) please address everything to Samantha Jarema, PCT. The PCT is very important! It means that my mail will be tracked and is more likely to reach me.

However, After September address everything to Samantha Jarema, PCV (I move from training to actual volunteer).

Thanks!
Samantha


July - September
Samantha Jarema, PCT
U.S. Peace Corps
PO Box 582
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa

After September
Samantha Jarema, PCV
U.S. Peace Corps
PO Box 582
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa