the next step

I have finally been compensated for the stress and mental breakdown that accompanied by fellowship applications: Carleton has officially awarded me $3500. I will be spending 6 weeks this summer at Budumburam Refugee Settlement in Ghana, working with Liberian refugees.

Another continent, another culture, another life-shaping experience, another perspective.
Yes, I'm nervous. But I'm excited—especially to do something more meaningful with my life.

Carleton has validated my dreams. I'm something special—I can successfully compete in a competitive marketplace and stand out among my qualified and intelligent peers. It seems I might actually have something to offer to the wider world.

In a few months, I'll be blogging again, this time with the view from Africa...