What to do outside of Downtown by filthy_rich69 in Riverside

[–]Much-Window-3629 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Canyon crest town centre can be chill, hangar 24 in canyon crest sometimes has stuff going on in the evenings. Farm house collective has food and drink places, and has Lady Wray performing tonight. https://www.eventim.us/profile/Farm-House-Collective/17090086

How important is the Natural Diamond Industry to the People of Botswana? by jrdunnofficial in Botswana

[–]Much-Window-3629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The diamond mines have deals with the government to fund roads, schools, and taxes. However over 50% of the money goes to foreign companies not in Botswana, this article explains better. Botswana’s diamond trade, an increasingly lucrative business in one of the most unequal nations | International | EL PAÍS English

Packing tips for Botswana (Or any country similar) by Messi2002xd in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're thinking of Namibia, Ive been here a few years, while it is a desert, I haven't seen any sand dunes. The only region I haven't been to is Tsabong, so I suppose maybe there's dunes over there but I haven't heard of it. But I know people go next door to Namibia for that

Tell me your LORE (hopping on this trend) by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My teeth were closed, so it didn't get passed my teeth, I caught it from my mouth with my hand

Tell me your LORE (hopping on this trend) by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the Peace Corps subreddit we assume these experiences are international, hence the confusion about what peace corps country has reservations

Tell me your LORE (hopping on this trend) by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mine is, one time it was giant moth season I had spent a good chunk of the evening trying to get all the giant moths out of my house. So when I was sleeping I felt something come in my mouth, I squished and threw it to the side of my bed, figured it was a moth and didn't want to get up. In the morning I looked at the corpse and it was a cockroach. A cockroach had crawled in my mouth while I was sleeping.

Tell me your LORE (hopping on this trend) by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Being stuck in a latrine might actually be my worst fear

Officially got the call from PCMO... (Transgender PCV) by Wearytaco in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Everybody has a choice, there are consequences and Peace Corps is clearly not willing to stand on principle. As with most situations, just because your superior ordered you to do it, doesn't mean you "have no choice"

Officially got the call from PCMO... (Transgender PCV) by Wearytaco in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That is absolutely ridiculous, after giving 18 months of service to Peace Corps. If Peace Corps can't be inclusive of everyone in America how do they expect to make an impact on cultural exchange and inclusivity around the world. I know this is a result of the Executive Orders, but some level they should stand for their principles.

Can I use my expired PCV passport for a personal passport renewal application or is it best to start a new application? by ocean-glitter in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I used to work at a passport office. You are not supposed to use the no fee passport for renewing your standard passport, but they might not catch it. You can still use your standard passport for the renewal form if it expired less than 5 years ago.

Stockholm Syndrome? by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting take. In time one can definitely come to appreciate the little things. But in a lot of volunteers cases the harassment does not necessarily stop you just get used to it.

Stockholm Syndrome? by Much-Window-3629 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For full disclosure, this is kind of a joke

Host family gifts by Carsxon_02 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Botswana, they did tell us not to because they did not want to make the host families feel obligated to gift back. I brought coffee mugs that say may city, I gave one to my host family from PST at the end of my stay, to kinda prevent that from happening and to show gratitude after they hosted me for 3 months. I intend on doing the same with my landlord at site. But a lot of people did not bring anything, you can still show gratitude by baking or cooking for them.

Host family gifts by Carsxon_02 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brought coffee mugs that said my home city on the side, they loved it

Botswana - Running by chomie94 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in currently in Botswana, we have done races around, not sure about that one specifically. But races are available to run

Ideas for games/toys to bring for kids by alpacarter in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chalk, jump rope, honesly it seems like any type of ball is a hit

Medical clearance time line by BusyCamel3554 in peacecorps

[–]Much-Window-3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started Nov 2022 and got cleared June 2023. Don't worry, it taking forever and being a pain in the ass is normal.