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U.S.A, U.S.A!!! A Very Short Visit Home
I was so eager to return to the U.S. for a one week visit. A part of me was afraid that I would not want to get on the plane to continue my work back in Kenya. It was great … Continue reading
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Ancient Ruins, Olives, and Gyros
After planning a trip many months before I left the US, Anna and I visited Greece! Getting around was relatively easy since most people spoke fluent English even though the signs and train stations are written in Greek. Thanks to … Continue reading
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MTV tries something new for their 30th Season
This is the true story… of three strangers… picked to live in an apartment…volunteer together… to find out what happens… when people stop being polite… and start getting real…The Real World Nairobi “I’m Kevin, I am from … Continue reading
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Concerns, Frustrations, and a Funny Moment
Concerns I am a typical ‘weak’ stomached westerner. I have to be careful with the foods I can safely eat. Eating uncooked vegetables and fruits without a peel is risky because it is unknown how they handled the foods. There … Continue reading
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Nairobi, Kenya!
I have arrived in Nairobi, Kenya! (well, Sunday, 3 Aug) The weather is a bit cool, around 60oF. Those who live here are bundled in a winter coat, hat, and scarf. Apparently it is very rare that it stays cold … Continue reading
Tate Modern and Churchill War Rooms
One of the great things about traveling alone is that I get to spend as much time at one attraction without having to worry if my travelling companion is having as much fun as I. It also helps that I’m … Continue reading
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Copenhagen!
The joy of being within the continent of Europe is that traveling within the EU is so easy and rather inexpensive (compared to flying over the Atlantic). While Denmark has never been on my top 10 places to visit, it … Continue reading
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Arrived! (June 23)
I have arrived in London without incidence. I booked an overnight flight (depart 10pm, arrive 6am local time) assuming I would be able to sleep on the plane and arrive a little refreshed. It was difficult to sleep when Virgin … Continue reading
Origin Story
I joined GSK three years ago and during the first week of catching up with the science, meeting coworkers, and seeing the opportunities GSK offered, I noticed the PULSE program. Within the first month I mentioned to my line manager, … Continue reading
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Boston -> London -> Nairobi!
Hello! I am excited and nervous… mostly excited, to have this opportunity to work for the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to assist with their HIV vaccine that is currently in Phase I and IIa clinical trials. I will spend … Continue reading
Kevin's Fellowship Abroad 