Category Archives: Health Educator

Turul Moldovei 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

It’s been a week since we woke up soaked and wondering what we’d gotten ourselves into. In a village just outside of the Bălți municipality called Mîndreștii Noi, I’d realized the spot I’d chosen the night before was not a … Continue reading →

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Meet My Partner Nona!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

When I came across Day #6’s challenge prompt, I knew precisely the person I wanted to celebrate; my partner teacher!  Nona and I have become friends over the course of 22 months and I honestly think she can read my … Continue reading →

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100 Days, 100 Steps

Posted on April 6, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

You know you’ve been at post a long time when Nicolae calls you out of a crowd of people in the piața, or when the only neighborhood Russian with a black poodle manages to somehow take your route every time you’re in … Continue reading →

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Moldova is GREEN all ‘ova!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

Coming into Moldova, I had no idea how much Moldovans recycled. In the village, there currently isn’t a modern way in which one can be rid of their trash so typically Moldovans burn it, including plastics. Ugh. I know. But … Continue reading →

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Casa Două Mea (“My Second Home”)

Posted on March 21, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

Welcome to casa mea (my home)! Well, my home for almost two years.  Well, technically my home for almost a year…but who’s counting?!  I moved my 9 bunică bags here on March 31, 2015. My host family situation could no … Continue reading →

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“Chat with Iz”

Posted on March 15, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

Today we’re on Blogging Abroad with Israel Collier.  Most people call her “Is” for short.  Is is (haha!) a Peace Corps. volunteer serving in Moldova.  She teaches Health Education to grades 5-9 about proper hygiene, tuberculosis, puberty, smoking, HIV-AIDS, among … Continue reading →

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“Dial it back…” she tells me.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. – Aristotle I’ve returned home. Moldova that is…a.k.a. “acasa două mea” (“my second home”). I’ve officially been in-country 9 days. Moldova looks different to me, in a good way. Those goo-goo eyes … Continue reading →

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“Slowing Down”

Posted on February 14, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

The greenest pastures I’ve ever seen, pulled by Pinocchio strings like a puppet I’m controlled by the essence of the vast blue… The fields of cows black and brown Walking has become my new Slowing down.     The caruța … Continue reading →

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Close Quarters

Posted on February 3, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

There are just a few ways for Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) to get around Moldova. In most cases, we won’t be taking a taxi. Taxis aren’t the least expensive and at times are most inefficient. Thus, our remaining options are: … Continue reading →

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Blogging Abroad Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

I finally decided to join a few colleagues for a blog challenge commenced on the 1st of this year. The Challenge: For 6 weeks, we are encouraged to blog twice weekly (Monday and Thursday), based on prompts sent via e-mail.  … Continue reading →

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