Arriving in Tucson

Hola todos,

I have begun my journey south. Last night I arrived in Tucson Arizona. This is the beginning of many journeys south. During the semester I will travel South across the Arizona/Mexico Border often, and for several weeks south to the Guatemala/Mexico Border.

From today, January 21st until, May 5th, I will be participating in a Border Studies program through Earlham College. Even though I will spend much of my time in Arizona where I can be in touch fairly easily, I imagine the experience will be much like living in a different world (at least for me who has never lived in the desert or witnessed life on the border). With this is mind, I thought I would create a blog as a way to share some of my experiences. If you would like to follow these stories, you can enter your e-mail address on the right side of the blog to get updates via e-mail to let you know when I post an entry.

As I find true when I live any new place far from Minnesota, it is always a treat to hear from friends and family at home, or wherever you may be. I hope you too will share stories and keep me updated on your lives!

My address is:
Anna Engstrom (I'm going by Anna here)
Earlham College Border Studies Program
738 N. 5th Ave., Suite 205
Tucson, AZ 85705

Take care,
Berit