Jambo is hello in Swahili just so everyone knows. Well it was an interesting try. Our plane was late leaving because of wind in Atlanta causing us to miss our connecting flight in Brussels. Lucky for us we got to spend the day in Brussels! We ate wonderful food and walked around tried wonderful chocolates of course...but nope, no mussels in Brussels. We then flew to Paris (CDG) to pick people up and continue on to Adis Ababa which is in Ethiopia. We tried food there but it was a little too spicy for my liking. We had about 6 hours in Ethiopia where we then continued on to Entebbee (Uganda). When we got out of the plane and walked to the airport it was almost like a heat wave struck you. It is a little humid but not nearly as bad as Georgia. Luckily there is a nice wonderful breeze here. We finally got to where we are staying which is the Makerere University. We are staying at their guest house.
The mosquito nets are interesting to sleep with but I will tell you what they make it a lot easier to sleep. I do not think I have gotten bitten yet and I have been taking my malaria meds so I am not too worried about malaria just the fact of getting bitten. I am not a fan of mosquitoes good news there are ton of lizards right outside (and even some inside) that take care of those guys for us!
I am trying to get on a good time schedule. We woke up early this morning to eat breakfast and head to The Acorn School which is run by our hosts Ann and Trevor. The school is a pre-k school and it is wonderful. No florescent lighting or anything it is all natural lighting. They have lights of course just in case it is cloudy but so far nothing but sunshine. It cools off really well in the evening. We also got to see a little bit of Kampala today (where we are staying) it is wonderful. We were called Muzungus a bunch that translates to white people or almost tourists. Not negatively it is just not many Muzungus.
We are getting a more up to date itinerary which will be good. I hope to update again soon but sometimes internet is hard to get here. There are computers here but you never know how the internet will be!
That's all for now!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
GONE!!!
I leave today at 5:45! Feel free to give me a call and say goodbye! I again want to thank everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. I will miss everyone however, I can not wait for this exciting new journey!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Going...
4 days to go! I am trying to get everything packed and ready to go to be at the airport at about 3 on Friday.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Count Down to Kampala
24 days to go...seems so far away! I know that it will come sooner than I think.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Itinerary is in!
1 DL 124T 28MAY ATLANTA BRUSSELS 545P 835A ARRV 29MAY
2 SN 465W 29MAY BRUSSELS ENTEBBE 1040A 940P
3 SN 465W 17JUN ENTEBBE BRUSSELS 1050P 555A ARRV 18JUN
4 DL 125T 18JUN BRUSSELS ATLANTA 1030A 225P
So basically I leave the 28th of May and return the 18th of June! We also only have one stop in Brussels both ways!
2 SN 465W 29MAY BRUSSELS ENTEBBE 1040A 940P
3 SN 465W 17JUN ENTEBBE BRUSSELS 1050P 555A ARRV 18JUN
4 DL 125T 18JUN BRUSSELS ATLANTA 1030A 225P
So basically I leave the 28th of May and return the 18th of June! We also only have one stop in Brussels both ways!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Update
Yesterday I just got all of my shots and my pills to get to Uganda, two in each arm and malaria and typhoid pills! Let me just say...my arms are not feeling too great today!
I will update soon with the flight itinerary and everything!
Thanks again for everyone sharing their support!
I will update soon with the flight itinerary and everything!
Thanks again for everyone sharing their support!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thanks!
I just wanted to thank everyone for all of their contributions!
Dr. Jennifer Beck
Mr. Toby Bramblett
Mr. Frank "Skipper" Burns
Miss April Conway
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Daniel
Miss Kyle Hanofee
Ms. Nancy Harter
Mr. Julian Harwell
Miss Kristen Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Howe
Miss Erin Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Howe
Ms. Pamela Howe
Mrs. Peggy Howe
Miss Stacey Howe
Mr. Dan Kolbenshlag
Mr. Brent Little
Miss Haley Scudder
Ms. Debbie Tumlin
Dr. Jennifer Beck
Mr. Toby Bramblett
Mr. Frank "Skipper" Burns
Miss April Conway
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Daniel
Miss Kyle Hanofee
Ms. Nancy Harter
Mr. Julian Harwell
Miss Kristen Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Howe
Miss Erin Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Howe
Ms. Pamela Howe
Mrs. Peggy Howe
Miss Stacey Howe
Mr. Dan Kolbenshlag
Mr. Brent Little
Miss Haley Scudder
Ms. Debbie Tumlin
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Welcome!
I would like to first thank everyone for visiting my blog about my study abroad in Uganda!
Why Uganda?
Uganda has been called the “Pearl of Africa” however is missing one of the most important things in a child’s life; sports playing fields. Most of the new schools in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, were built without them because the city was trying to focus on academics.
The Kampala Kids League (KKL) was established to help boys and girls (ages 4-14), in Kampala, Uganda to improve their lives through sport. It was founded in 1998 and has since created 840 various teams giving almost 16,000 children the ability to participate in sport. The success of the KKL led to the development of a country wide program called The Kids League Uganda (TKL), founded in 2003. The TKL has an expanded concentration in keeping kids in school in addition to emphasizing the importance of exercise and health in one’s daily life.
Kennesaw State University has created a study abroad program specifically focused to assist the KKL. They have generated a strong relationship with the organization. This gives the participating students the unique opportunity to learn as well as understand the issues and challenges of delivering youth sport services in a developing country.
What will I be doing?
One of the many objectives of the trip is to help the children of Kampala, and surrounding villages, prepare for a great opportunity which they have been granted; attending the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. We will help them shop for clothes, teach them about city life to better their adaptation, and even help them polish up their soccer (or as they call it, football) skills. Along with this, we will also be working with faculty members of the TKL learning how to organize and plan related recreational cities in our own cities.
Why do I want to be a part of this?
When I first heard about this program when I was immediately intrigued. It would give me a chance learn about various branches of my major as well as allowing me to explore a part of the world where I could have only dreamed of visiting. I found it, and still find it, an amazing opportunity to make a significant impact; not only in a developing country but to the lives of children. Growing up, I was very involved in a variety of sports, mainly soccer, and still fondly remember the individuals who were a part of it. This is a chance for me now, to be one of those people.
How can you get involved?
With hope and the assistance of my friends, family, and other potential supporters they may know, I will be in Kampala, Uganda for three weeks in the summer of 2010, just before my last semester at Kennesaw State University. I am trying to raise $4,000 for this undertaking. In advance, I would like to thank everyone for their help to get me there through their thoughts, prayers, financial, and any other support that can be given.
Click here to visit the KKL website!
For more information on the study abroad click here!
How Can You Contribute?
Or if you would rather contribute by mail you can do so at:
Why Uganda?
Uganda has been called the “Pearl of Africa” however is missing one of the most important things in a child’s life; sports playing fields. Most of the new schools in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, were built without them because the city was trying to focus on academics.
The Kampala Kids League (KKL) was established to help boys and girls (ages 4-14), in Kampala, Uganda to improve their lives through sport. It was founded in 1998 and has since created 840 various teams giving almost 16,000 children the ability to participate in sport. The success of the KKL led to the development of a country wide program called The Kids League Uganda (TKL), founded in 2003. The TKL has an expanded concentration in keeping kids in school in addition to emphasizing the importance of exercise and health in one’s daily life.
Kennesaw State University has created a study abroad program specifically focused to assist the KKL. They have generated a strong relationship with the organization. This gives the participating students the unique opportunity to learn as well as understand the issues and challenges of delivering youth sport services in a developing country.
What will I be doing?
One of the many objectives of the trip is to help the children of Kampala, and surrounding villages, prepare for a great opportunity which they have been granted; attending the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. We will help them shop for clothes, teach them about city life to better their adaptation, and even help them polish up their soccer (or as they call it, football) skills. Along with this, we will also be working with faculty members of the TKL learning how to organize and plan related recreational cities in our own cities.
Why do I want to be a part of this?
When I first heard about this program when I was immediately intrigued. It would give me a chance learn about various branches of my major as well as allowing me to explore a part of the world where I could have only dreamed of visiting. I found it, and still find it, an amazing opportunity to make a significant impact; not only in a developing country but to the lives of children. Growing up, I was very involved in a variety of sports, mainly soccer, and still fondly remember the individuals who were a part of it. This is a chance for me now, to be one of those people.
How can you get involved?
With hope and the assistance of my friends, family, and other potential supporters they may know, I will be in Kampala, Uganda for three weeks in the summer of 2010, just before my last semester at Kennesaw State University. I am trying to raise $4,000 for this undertaking. In advance, I would like to thank everyone for their help to get me there through their thoughts, prayers, financial, and any other support that can be given.
Click here to visit the KKL website!
For more information on the study abroad click here!
How Can You Contribute?
Or if you would rather contribute by mail you can do so at:
Nicole Howe
3005 Brian's Way
Conyers, GA 30013
3005 Brian's Way
Conyers, GA 30013
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