About me

Gender	Female
Location	Morocco
Introduction	Hi, I’m Nikki. I’m a 20-something year old from NJ and graduated from Binghamton University in 2012. I live in Morocco as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Youth Development from January 2013-March 2015. Insh'Allah. Youth Development means whatever my community needs ("youth" in Morocco refers to anyone not married). My duties include but aren’t limited to: teaching English and fitness classes, camps, clubs, etc. Why Peace Corps? In college I explored my interests by mentoring at a middle school, tutoring students with autism, and interning with Head Start and The Magic Paintbrush Project. I studied abroad in Athens and taught English at a refugee center. After college I received my CELTA and taught at UCEDA Institute. I love working with students of any age/ability. I am fascinated by other cultures and determined to lessen communication barriers. I am constantly inspired by everything and anything around me. I never hoped to "change the world", but I do hope to make a small difference. On a personal note, I am engaged to my college sweetheart and can't wait to marry him! Plan an American wedding while living in North Africa? Challenge accepted. Hope you enjoy my blog!