My Post-Schedule Life, or; R.I.P. to Google Calendar

By Caris Gross ‘23, Lady Doak Fellow

I finally arrived in Madurai in early October, towards the end of the first semester at Lady Doak College, when students were winding up for exams and holiday periods. Even after speaking at length with Phoebe, previous fellow to LDC, it was clear there was nothing I could really do to prepare for my role ahead of time. Even so, in the weeks I spent waiting for my delayed visa, I was antsy to just get started. I told myself I would hit the ground running as soon as I arrived in Madurai, which carried me through tearful goodbyes and “see you laters” with friends, family, and my five tiny nieces and nephews.