Having struggled with the visa, while still in Uganda, I finally made it to my placement in New York, United States of America. It was such hardwork, pulling of muscles for both the World Education Corps and I to secure a US visa. It was a big relief that I finally secured the visa.
It was such an experience because since it was my first time attending a visa interview and you can imagine starting your interview for the visa at the US or UK consulate. These are the toughest consulates in the country.
I made it to New York on 05th October, 2005. At the JFK airport, I was received by Ed Gragert, the Executive Director of iEARN. While still at home, I was told that, I was going to stay at International House (I.H) and having read through I.H profile, you can imagine how curious I was to arrive at I.H. I finally arrived at I.H on the night of 05th october. It’s an amazing place with all people from almost all parts of the world. Infact I.H could be related to United Nations. It’s a community that makes you feel pretty much at home.
I begun slowly emerging from the jet-lag and quickly establish myself as a popular I.H resident by involving in different activities including tutoring and playing soccer.
In brief, that’s my journey to New york ………………..
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