me The Sprawl

They heard me singing and they told me to stop

Quit these pretentious things and just punch the clock

These days my life, I feel it has no purpose

But late at night the feelings swim to the surface

PC FAQ and posts

I thought this would be a good spot to link to previous posts with questions people have asked me about the Peace Corps as well as photos and references to my experience in Ghana.

Please don’t hesitate to ask me anything!

General Peace Corps Questions:

Question: Learning the language and being a vegetarian

Question: The good and the bad

Question: Does Peace Corps pay for graduate schools abroad?

Question: General Peace Corps Questions

Question: How hard is it exactly to get into the Peace Corps?

Question: Student Loans

Question: How do I know if it’s the right decision?

Questions: Application process, my experiences, thoughts 

Question: Getting into Peace Corps

Question: Sector assignment

Question: 2 Year commitment

Question: Masters International or Fellows Program

Question: Health Program

Question: Can you reapply to Peace Corps?

Application process:

Question: Nomination = Invitation?

Question: Medical process tips

Question: Do I need a Passport/Visa?

Question: Applicable college degrees

Question: Application, tips, stories

Question: Having a degree

Question: Internship experience

Question: What was your interview like?

Question: Contact with Peace Corps

Question: Medical and Application Process

Question: Nomination and Medical forms

Question: Interview advice, attire

Question: Polio boosters

Question: Will moving hurt my application?

Question: What did your parents think? How can I make my parents see that this is a great opportunity?

Question: Fees, Requirements, Piercings

Question: Married couples in Peace Corps

Question: Submitted my Application, now what?

Question: Application process

Question: Invitation and NAC background check

Question: Interview tips

Question: Health Review- Drug testing

Preparing for Service:

Question: Having dreadlocks

Question: Preparing to leave

Question: Being alone in PC

Question: Packing list

Question: Packing/Bags

Question: Cameras

Question: Should I bring a laptop? What kind?

Question: Long distance relationships in Peace Corps

Question: Leaving Family/Friends and Favorite things?

Service:

Question: Dietary issues

Question: Safety concerns

Question: Language Exam

Question: Medications during service

Question: Vacation time

Questions: Weight gain, medical, departure date, travel

Question: Dealing with change, being alone, losing purpose, PC allowance, and packages

Question: Is internet available?

Question: Did you lose weight during your service?

Question: Clean water, meal situations in Africa

Question: Volunteer Experience

Specifically Ghana:

Answers to Questions asked by Brownie Girl Scouts

Question: Learning Twi, Safety and Health at site

Question: Ghana wildlife, animals

Question: Ghana diet and food

Question: Ghana social norms and tips

Question: Did you live alone or with a homestay in Ghana?

Question: Phone recommendations for Ghana

Question: Favorite part of Ghana/US

No lights in Ghana

My Experiences/Voice:

How Far I’ve Come

Question: My Environment Program Placement

Question: What do you wish you had done in PC?

Volunteers are special

Talking about Peace Corps never gets old

So much to miss

So did it change your life?

Why I Miss Ghana

Kate Puzey

Peace Corps rape controversy reblog

Where was I?

Frustrations in America

My response to PC controversy

What Happened to the Peace Corps

PC in the News reblog

Readjustment

Off course

RPCV video

Food

Christmas in America

Other:

Question: Other Peace Corps Blogs

50th Anniversary- NYC

Peace Corps 50th Times Square

50th PSA ad

Peace Corps Legacy: 50th Anniversary ad

Live like a Peace Corps Volunteer Challenge

PC Video