(The name of the hostel is Better Foundation)
It's been really nice being back in Kampala for the past week. I have spent it mostly hanging out at the hostel, catching up with friends, with about an hour dedicated to my paper each day. However, now it's crunch time. Even though the past 6 weeks have been dedicated to my practicum, I have not had to do so much work since last fall at UVM. My 40-page research paper is due in 4 days, and my paper is still a work-in-progress. I will be on top of the world when I am finally done with it. I shouldn't be wasting my time blogging right now, but it's a nice study break, and I wanted to update you.
Tonight SIT is hosting a party with all of the students and their homestay families. I cannot wait to see my host family again! They've been calling me non-stop since I left and have been looking forward to this party.
Tomorrow begins the week of presentations. I am scheduled to present my practicum on Wednesday. Eeek! I don't like public speaking.
I can't believe I'm heading into the last week of my semester here. It feels like last week that it was the first week at Jeliza Hotel, and I was being held hostage by SIT so I wouldn't be overwhelmed by the chaos of Kampala. This paper is making it difficult to enjoy my last days, but as soon as it is done, I will be sure to enjoy myself and appreciate every moment I have here.
My friend, Jessamy, and I have been finalizing our plans for our Kenya trip. We will be spending a few days in a village outside Nairobe, hiking, safariing, and exploring, and then a few days in Mombasa, beach-bummin'! From Kenya, we'll both fly to Charlotte, NC, where Jessamy is from to see a Dave Matthews Band concert before shipping back to Boston (oh, oh, ohhh).
I have a lot to look forward to in the next few weeks. I just need to get this paper done first!
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