So, it seems like things are slowly but surely starting to come together. I've spent the past few days going somewhat crazy, trying to gather up all of the last-minute items that I've realized I might need to make life easier while I'm gone (sturdy sandals, disposable hand-wipes, a new yoga mat). I'm efeling like I've also gotten pretty much everything organized and ready to be put into my backpack/maybe a suitcase. I suppose that's no big accomplishment considering the fact that I'm leaving in two days.
I've said goodbye to most of the important people in my life, or at least those who are geographically close-by, and even some who aren't.
I received my orientation packet from the IRC NY on Friday and finally heard from my future supervisor via email this morning. At least I have some sort of confirmation that they know when I'm arriving. The plan is to stay in Kampala for a few days, at least, and have orientation at the IRC head office there. At some point next week I'll be heading up to Kitgum via the IRC's weekly shuttle. I'm looking forward to exploring Kampala, and a little bit relieved that I'm not going to have to make the 8-hour journey to Kitgum immediately upon my arrival.
As overwhelmed and nervous as I am, I'm sure that it will all be fine once I arrive in Uganda. I'm really looking forward to learning more about the IRC and their GBV program, and hoping that I'll get to use some clinical skills even though it's supposedly going to be a predominantly macro placement.
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