FAQ

Here are som FAQs for Family and Friends who want to know more.

Where are you going?

I am headed to Kingston, Jamaica

When do you leave?

I will leave in January 2012

How long will you be gone?

I will be gone between 4 and 6 months (for the entire semester)

Are you taking your family?

I wish… Kenric cannot stay (somebody’s gotta pay the mortgage so we can have a place to return to right *smile*).  He is going for the first two weeks then it will just be the kids and I there

What will the children do in Jamaica?

I plan to enroll the older children in school in Jamaica and find a nanny for the baby (that is my plan now, nut we will see once we get there)

Who pays for this?      

The US Government pays for this grant.  They offer me a salary plus a monthly allowance to take care of the kids.  They cover moving costs as well as cover books and supplies.

Where will you stay?

I do not know yet.  I will begin online apartment hunting soon.  If anyone has any suggestions, I’m open to hear them.

What will you be doing?

I will be teaching at the University of West Indies Mona and conducting research.  I will post my research proposal a little later instead of trying to explain it all here.

I hope this answers most of your questions.  If you can think of anymore, please feel free to ask them.