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7 Things I Learned on My First Week of FK Exchange

1. Uganda truly is the Pearl of Africa - Such a beautiful country, very green, lots of fresh air in the capital city (Yes Nairobi, it is possible to have fresh air in a capital city). I stay in a very nice neighbourhood with a pleasant view and lots of friendly neighbors.

2. I have the best of friends in my FK colleagues based in Uganda. - It's been only a week but we've made an effort to visit each other and find out where each of us lives. We also have a very active whatsapp group and whenever they  don't hear from you they will make an effort to call you and find out if you're okay.

Ps- The outgoing FK fellows In Uganda are throwing us a "Welcome to Uganda" party ...and no, you're not invited coz you're not cool like us 😉

3. Luganda (Language of Uganda) is very easy to learn - Thanks to my awesome tutor, I already know how to greet people, call for a taxi and even shop for basics at the local market. Webale nyoo mukwano 😄

4. Bananas, Bananas everywhere! - I didn't know there were so many ways to prepare bananas till I got here...they mash, fry, boil, roast and even serve you food in banana leaves !
5. That Ugandan currency can be overwhelming - I get miniheartattacks every time I ask a seller for the price of goods for instance a kilo of meat and they tell me it will cost 10,000 shillings! Not helping is the fact that Maths has never been my forte and it takes me 2-3 minutes to convert UGX to Kshs just to be sure I'm not being conned. On the positive side, one thing I'm sure to take out of this exchange is improved mathematical skills!
6. There are people who are proud of me and I have to give my all and not let them down.
(I am a passionate volunteer and with time I will share how volunteerism played a role in getting me to where I am today).
7. I have an accent - Here is a conversation I've had with at least 5 people so far:
Me: *Talking about random things*
Stranger: Are you from Kenya.
Me: Yes, how did you know?
Stranger: You have a Kenyan accent

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The funniest was when someone pointed out that I have a "Uhuru Kenyatta  accent"!  Who knew that I, Christine Sayo , has something in common with our president?!

The biggest lesson from all these is that things are/will be a bit different from what I'm used to....AND IT'S TOTALLY OKAY because as Peter taught us during the personal challenges session it is only when we are out of our comfort zones that we can learn ...and I'm here to learn!

Comments

  1. Johanne MamohauMay 8, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    Really nice blog, Christine! You go girl! ;D Now I'm inspired.

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  2. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    It is nice blog Christine, i like it very much. Keep up

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  3. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Thank you Johanne! And again thank you for inspiring this....let's keep inspiring each other

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  4. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Isaac as ante sana! Thank you for reading

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