Pre-Trip Blog 1

So, I am going to The Hague (Netherlands) this summer to work with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in their victims division. I will be helping them in an "intern-type" position as well as conducting my own research project on war rape and child soldiers. I will be in The Hague from May 23 until August 22nd.

It is an unpaid position, but I hope to learn a lot, add to my resume, and get some publications out of my work.

I had a few people request that I do a blog so they can keep up with me. Since I think this will be an amazing experience, I thought it would be good, as well. I will be reporting on my work at the ICC and my life in The Hague.

I have found a studio apartment (finally!) that seems to be in a great location. It has the basics, but there is a big sofa if anyone wants to visit me - you are welcome to it. Jason will be visiting me in early July.

This is my first attempt at a blog (except for Facebook). We'll see how it goes :-)