The 7 Stooges, the 7 Caballeros, the 7 Musketeers, 7 Peas in a Pod? The number 7 is known to be one of the most significant numbers in the Bible because it is said to be the number of spiritual perfection. SO of course if should come as no surprise that the Rwanda Cohort, aka the group of people headed to Rwanda, is made up of (you guessed it!) SEVEN PEOPLE. Amazing.
All together our cohort comes from 5 different states, and vastly different backgrounds. Being thrown together in this kind of situation can be very intimidating and it can be hard for a lot of people and cohorts to find a groove and jive right away. We are not one of those groups.
As soon as I was placed (thrown) into the Rwanda Cohort, these people have had to deal with my incessant stories about Disney World and my persistent friendship. We have helped each other through the difficulties of Pre-Orientation preparations, and navigating the overwhelming amount of information at Orientation seminars, and I know they will be there for me and vice versa through every up and down that this upcoming year has to offer.
Out of 77 young adults, I was gifted with Mariah, Carter, Kadijah, Abby, Stephen, and Hope. These beautiful people have been so instrumental in reaffirming that this is the right decision and the best place for me to be. I sincerely cannot thank them enough. We dream of visiting each others' placement sites, learning Kinyarwanda (the language) together, exploring a new culture, and (hopefully) being friends for a long time. We may be different people, but we will always have one very significant thing in common.
May everyone have the courage to find one thing in common with those they meet. A stranger can become a friend over the simplest things.
All together our cohort comes from 5 different states, and vastly different backgrounds. Being thrown together in this kind of situation can be very intimidating and it can be hard for a lot of people and cohorts to find a groove and jive right away. We are not one of those groups.
As soon as I was placed (thrown) into the Rwanda Cohort, these people have had to deal with my incessant stories about Disney World and my persistent friendship. We have helped each other through the difficulties of Pre-Orientation preparations, and navigating the overwhelming amount of information at Orientation seminars, and I know they will be there for me and vice versa through every up and down that this upcoming year has to offer.
Out of 77 young adults, I was gifted with Mariah, Carter, Kadijah, Abby, Stephen, and Hope. These beautiful people have been so instrumental in reaffirming that this is the right decision and the best place for me to be. I sincerely cannot thank them enough. We dream of visiting each others' placement sites, learning Kinyarwanda (the language) together, exploring a new culture, and (hopefully) being friends for a long time. We may be different people, but we will always have one very significant thing in common.
May everyone have the courage to find one thing in common with those they meet. A stranger can become a friend over the simplest things.
The Rwanderers after a scavenger hunt, Ethiopian dinner, and a trip to the Bean in Downtown Chicago.
Left to Right: Savannah (alum), Carter, Me, Mariah, Kadijah, Abby, Hope, Stephen, and Ben (alum)
Left to Right: Savannah (alum), Carter, Me, Mariah, Kadijah, Abby, Hope, Stephen, and Ben (alum)