By Justine Shorter (senior)
Exquisite culture and memorizing wildlife are just a few of the distinctive indulgences that define Madagascar and the Madagascan people. The colors, land, traditions, animals and natives all appear to be composed of a rare substance that neither scientists nor sociologists can effectively explain.
Courtney Martin, 24, a Peace Core volunteer working in rural Madagascar, has embarked on a quest to educate locals on pivotal matters such as environmental preservation and nutrition.
“It’s such a wonderful opportunity! I love the people, they’re so nice and they treat me like a daughter,” explained Martin.
From leaping Lemurs to astonishing aquatic life, Madagascar is undeniably draped with extraordinary elements. Due to this, observers, teachers, tourists, scientists, students, volunteers and environmentalists worldwide travel to this exceptional African country in hopes of conserving a piece history.
‘The most difficult aspect of what I do is trying to come up with new and creative ideas to preserve the rain forest and such a beautiful country while also finding ways to nutritiously feed the people that live there without destroying the land,” said Martin.
Martin went on to mention that there were certainly some cultural differences she had to become adjusted with. “The people are very outspoken. Many times they call me fat which represents wealth or if I’m walking through the village someone might just say ‘Hey white girl‘”.
Martin, Green Bay, WI, has lived in Madagascar for over a year and highly anticipates the remainders of her two tears stay before returning to Wisconsin to complete grad school at Marquette University. “I would definitely consider staying in Madagascar if I was offered a good position but I want to finish school and continue other things in my life,” concluded Martin.
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