The visa situation in Morocco is such that either we deal with bureaucracy and get residency permits, or, we leave the country every 90 days to renew our tourist visa. Since coming here in September, I haven't yet left the country. Because my 90 days are coming up and we have a three day holiday, eight Fulbrighters decided to go to Barcelona, Spain.
Travelling with eight people can be challenging, especially with eight people as strange, yet intelligent as the Fulbright crew. However, all went well. We had an amazing time in Barcelona, whether it be consuming sangria and pounds of ham, visiting the sights, going clubbing, or just enjoying an environment with slightly less constraints. Although we didn't need it, this experience brought us closer together.
Upon our return to the Magic Kingdom of Morocco, work has been in full swing. The past three weeks have been some of the busiest in recent memory filled with: make up classes on Saturdays, grading 40 papers, lesson planning, as well as dealing with the 1.5 hour long commute back and forth from Mohammedia. Whereas my previous posts are all about enjoyment, self reflection and actualization, I feel like this one is just business.
My time at Mohammedia has been amazing. I really like my students, and we seem to have a lot of fun together. With the way the system works out, I am not sure if this week will be my last with them, or if I will be able to continue meeting them on Fridays, but I do home I can continue to get to know them. That's all for now, will report more often!
Travelling with eight people can be challenging, especially with eight people as strange, yet intelligent as the Fulbright crew. However, all went well. We had an amazing time in Barcelona, whether it be consuming sangria and pounds of ham, visiting the sights, going clubbing, or just enjoying an environment with slightly less constraints. Although we didn't need it, this experience brought us closer together.
Upon our return to the Magic Kingdom of Morocco, work has been in full swing. The past three weeks have been some of the busiest in recent memory filled with: make up classes on Saturdays, grading 40 papers, lesson planning, as well as dealing with the 1.5 hour long commute back and forth from Mohammedia. Whereas my previous posts are all about enjoyment, self reflection and actualization, I feel like this one is just business.
My time at Mohammedia has been amazing. I really like my students, and we seem to have a lot of fun together. With the way the system works out, I am not sure if this week will be my last with them, or if I will be able to continue meeting them on Fridays, but I do home I can continue to get to know them. That's all for now, will report more often!
