The Worth in Every Hard Day
I am a teacher at Bosco Academy in Georgetown, Guyana, a school built for boys who live at an orphanage run by the Sisters of Mercy. Before coming here, I figured this year would be transformative. I had read the…
Brave Enough to Show Up: Stepping Into the Unknown in Georgetown, Guyana
I came here at a turning point. I had just graduated college. I was in that in-between space before PA school, and I was looking for something that felt meaningful to do with the time in front of me. I…
A Day in Our Life in Georgetown, Guyana
A new sun shines over Georgetown, Guyana. The day begins. Our MVC Community is already up and ready: Lydia gets up the earliest and is headed to serve at the hospital, Natalie is out to catch her ride to the…
Lessons Beyond the Classroom: My Journey at Mercy Wings
I have been serving in Guyana as a volunteer at Mercy Wings Academic Foundation, originally a trade school that has now transitioned into secondary education. I support students from Pre-7th grade to 10th grade (in Guyana, these are called Pre-Form…
Beyond Volunteering: Exploring Guyanese Culture Through Cricket
I volunteer at St. John Bosco Boys’ Orphanage, one of the service sites in Guyana. While much of my time during the week is spent working at my service site, my community member, Emily, and I try to spend our…