I'm sure this has been posted before, but I couldnt find it, so i'm going to ask again ( Read more... )

My name is Kristen, I'm 20 ( Read more... )

Usually when I go somewhere exciting, I bring presents back for my family. I'm COSing shortly (in about 2.5 weeks- eep!), and while I don't find my country of service very exciting after 2 years, it's possible that my relatives might. What do you think? Did you give your relatives presents?

On the left hand side of "Peace Corps Wiki" is a list of country-specific items, such as packing lists, training, and FAQs to name a few.

Clicking on "Diversity Issues" leads to a list of possible issues volunteers may face depending on diversity and cross-cultural differences. Included in that list is a page specific to Female Volunteers:

"Possible ( Read more... )

(x-posted in many communities, sorry!)

Hi everyone,

Check out the Fund Peace Corps letter writing campaign below. Let your representatives know how the budget crisis is affecting volunteers on the ground!

Sunaree
RPCV(L) Mongolia 2005-08
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Fund Peace Corps

What: A congressional letter writing campaign for individuals who ( Read more... )

Ok, so have an invitation question. I was nominated to be a primary teacher trainer in central/south America leaving in Feb. I was medically cleared about 1.5 weeks ago. I was told that it usually takes 4 weeks for the placement officer to review things. I am currently a teacher and my district requires 60 days notice in my contract when I resign ( Read more... )

# Name or Nick Name: Izzy Hedges-Goettl ( Read more... )

1. Name or Nick Name:
   Molly
2. Education (show your school pride, list major/s and minor/s) Where are you at in the process?
   I'm a senior at UW-Madison (Go Badgers!) and I'm majoring in Zoology and French. I'm really hoping to get involved in the health sciences field at some point either as a doctor or a physician's assistant. As far as "the process", I've ( Read more... )

My name is Elaine and I am 21 years old. I attend College in MA. I am post here because I am asking a favor. I have received a cystic fibrosis related scholarship. I was wondering if people here can vote for me ( Read more... )

1. Name or Nick Name:
   Liz
2. Education (show your school pride, list major/s and minor/s) Where are you at in the process?
   I graduated from Michigan State in May with a BA in International Relations and a minor in Muslim Studies.  I just finished my medical paperwork this morning (YAY!!) and have two follow-up appointments with my dentist before she will ( Read more... )