Lawrence
Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.
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Episodes
30: A Surprise Visit 19.02.2025 3:31
Lawrence discusses a surprise visit from Peace Corps Staff.
29: Learning Ukrainian 17.02.2025 3:02
Lawrence reminisces about 90s grunge and discusses his progress learning Ukrainian.
28: From the Teaching Journal 2 25.01.2025 2:10
Lawrence shares another entry from his 1 November 2005 teaching journal.
27: From the Teaching Journal 1 24.01.2025 1:59
Lawrence shares an entry from his teaching journal from 1 November 2005.
26: Halloween in Pryluky 22.01.2025 2:11
Lawrence dresses like a pirate and distributes candy.
25: Birth and Death, Memory and Renewal 20.01.2025 2:25
Lawrence and Karen go for a walk.
24: Reflecting on Cheating 17.01.2025 2:04
Lawrence reflects on collective effort in the classroom.
23: Wind Chill and Diarrhea 14.01.2025 2:49
Lawrence gets cold and sick.
22: Enjoy the Place I Live In 11.01.2025 3:44
Lawrence slows down and tries to find joy...and lotion.
21: It Would Be So Easy to Go Back 08.01.2025 4:08
Lawrence longs for a time when completing simple tasks was easy.
20: Negative Feedback 08.01.2025 1:20
Lawrence teaches a lesson in Ukrainian.
19: Talking with Babucya Tamara 06.01.2025 2:44
Lawrence crosses a linguistic divide.
18: Bulls on Parade 04.01.2025 3:35
Lawrence tries to demonstrate mature, emotional growth.
17: "Together to the Victory" 01.01.2025 4:31
Lawrence visits Kyiv and finds remnants of the Orange Revolution.
16: A Wild Day on the Train 30.12.2024 12:33
Lawrence recounts fights, shouting, and sadness on a train to Ichnya.
15: "You've Only Been Here Two Weeks; Calm Down." 27.12.2024 1:45
Lawrence reflects on a day in the language classroom.
14: Please Speak with a British Accent 25.12.2024 2:38
Lawrence discusses the feedback he received on his teaching.
13: Felt Like a Guinea Pig 23.12.2024 1:51
Lawrence delivers some critical feedback to the Peace Corps and they reciprocate.
12: Learning to Breathe 20.12.2024 2:59
Lawrence is accussed of writing secret reports for the principal.
11: Mobbed by Students 18.12.2024 1:52
Lawrence teaches his first class in Ukraine
10: Way Into The Hinterland 16.12.2024 1:24
Lawrence and Karen take a bus the wrong direction.
9: A Close Moment with the Family Bird 14.12.2024 3:43
Lawrence gets drunk and shares a weird story about his host family's bird.
8: Following Like a Duck 11.12.2024 2:14
Lawrence recounts a night following his host father home and discusses the culture shock bellcurve.
7: I Blew A Fuse 09.12.2024 1:58
Lawrence runs through his basic day in Pryluky.
6: A Group That's Going Well 07.12.2024 2:10
A Peace Corps nurse shares her impressions of Lawrence's training group.
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