U.S. Foreign Service Officer headed to Wuhan, China

The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. The work that diplomats do has an impact on the world as they serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia.

The duties of a Consular Officer include to provide emergency and non-emergency services to American citizens and protect our borders through the proper adjudication of visas to foreign nationals and passports to American citizens. We adjudicate immigrant and non-immigrant visas, facilitate adoptions, help evacuate Americans, combat fraud, and fight human trafficking. Consular Officers touch people’s lives in important ways, often reassuring families in crisis. They face many situations which require quick thinking under stress and develop and use a wide range of skills, from managing resources and conducting public outreach to assisting Americans in distress.

Sean update

Sean and his roommates who are also fellow crew leaders getting ready for the road trip

At the end of April Sean finished his leadership training and conservation coursework at the University of Wyoming in the Wyoming Conservation Corps program. The semester included weekly classes and practice leadership retreats on the weekends. They also attended a fire safety and chainsaw camp in Colorado for a week which was one of the highlights for Sean. When he wasn't in class, Sean worked at the campus' environmental studies office as an office assistant for some extra cash.

During the first week of May, Sean and his roommates took a road trip around Wyoming and Montana to take advantage of some time off. The orientation for their crew members wouldn't start until May 16 so they had plenty of time to hike, camp and see friends around the area. Sean's main complaint about the road trip was that it was still quite cold to camp out West in May!

He emailed me some of the pictures and it looks like they had a great time. They visited some cities like Jackson Hole but most of the trip was spent exploring natural areas. Sean said that it was nice to be in the big parks during low season as everything was quiet and they were able to see a lot of wildlife. He also said that it was great to have the extended time off because as soon as the summer season starts he will work 10 days on and 4 days off. Keep the pictures coming Sean!

Read More 0 comments | Posted by Sarah Sanderson

0 comments

Wanderlust

In Mandarin: 旅遊癮 (lǚyóu yǐn)

According to my Mandarin teacher, the term 'wanderlust' can best be translated as 'a travel addiction or craving'. In the above translation, 'yǐn' has several meanings such as 'a strong impulse', 'a longing', or 'a desire'.

U.S. Foreign Service Officer headed to Wuhan, China

Sean update

0 comments