By Trevor Teeuwsen: Dumela, It’s hard to believe we have been in Gabs for almost a month. The days have been flying by despite being on Africa time now. The FIVB Beach Volleyball 1 course is now complete and all of the local coaches passed. The course was capped off with a closing ceremony where […]
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One Month Already?!
By Emily Stratford: Greetings from paradise! It’s been just under one month since Matt and I touched down in Nassau to work with the Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games Organizing Committee. It’s hard to believe how quickly I have settled in and how much we’ve already done. I give huge thanks to the other interns, Geordie […]
Sun, Sand, Sea…..and Sports
By Matt Spina: Hello from Nassau everyone! I apologize for the delayed first post but it has been a busy three weeks… closer to a month at this point! Emily and I landed on the 2nd of May on a rather warm evening here on New Providence Island with nothing but excitement flowing through our […]
Welcome to Botswana
By Elizabeth Kujbida: Dumela (hello) everyone! It has been a little over two weeks since Trevor and I touched down at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, and it’s already been an amazing experience! Everyone here has been amazing and has welcomed us with open arms (and has been very understanding as we […]
Finally Landed in Swaziland!!!
By Matthew Hagopian: Sawubona! After a few hectic days of sorting out my flights, I’ve finally made it to Swaziland! After arriving I was a bit jet lagged (having stayed up for 38 hours straight), but without a doubt very exciting having finally arrived. I was greeted outside of the airport by my new co-workers: […]
Session Round Up
By Dante Losardo: Hey Everyone! Dumela for the last time, Things have come to an end for me at the BNOC. I’ve been finished for a few weeks now and I cannot believe that time flew by so fast. I officially finished on the 14th of last month but I spent the last few weeks […]
Call In The Reinforcements
By Geordie Moss: It’s been a while since I last posted and how it is only becoming busier here in Nassau! My last blog I spoke about our sponsorship event at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium and how exciting it was to start showcasing the amazing event that is set to come. A lot […]
Passing the Baton
By Luke Giffen: Hi all, Luke again coming to you with my last blog before our new friends come join us in the Bahamas. Matt and Emily are scheduled to join us next Tuesday so we will let them continue the blog and describe all of the awesome things that have been happening on the island. […]
A Journey Ends
By Alexander Longwell: Sawubona! This will be my 9th and final addition to this blog. It was an amazing journey filled with fantastic experiences and memories I will keep with me for the rest of my life. I have enjoyed every minute of being down here, especially those spent with the children, teaching them how […]
All Business
By Luke Giffen: Hi all, Luke again. It has been a couple weeks since my last post and I just wanted to keep everyone up to date with our happenings. This marks our 12th week in paradise (my mom makes sure to keep me updated on how long I’ve been gone; she must miss me […]