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definition of a “slum”

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Further Adventures in documents Thursday I got my visa renewed. On arrival I only had the cash for a one-month visa due to my book-shipping problem, and now I am legally here til I leave Aug 2nd. The visa cost … Continue reading →

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about culture shock and re-entry shock

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Thoughtful reflection Prior to my trip I spend time thinking about my past trips, and also about the effect of having lived in a foreign country in the past. On thie first trip I knew I was going to learn about … Continue reading →

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