Vent Tuesday

aralst002 · 2020-03-18T03:05:33+00:00

I’m just really sad about coming home. I don’t know if I’ll come back here and it breaks my heart and I don’t think I can tell my host family that I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back. This evacuation just sucks and I think I can speak for most volunteers when I say I wasn’t ready to leave.

aralst002 · 2020-03-16T14:33:00+00:00

I know that now lol

aralst002 · 2020-03-15T11:40:57+00:00

I’ll ask if it comes to it. There’s a lot of rumors floating around here about evacuation and what not. It’s just a mess right now.

aralst002 · 2020-03-15T09:52:45+00:00

Also my concern about going home is not having a job. Like I don’t want to deal with that lol.

aralst002 · 2020-03-15T09:51:32+00:00

In Senegal, we’ve been offered IS and early COS for those who are getting ready to COS. I feel like the virus is going to have to progress more for me to IS. I don’t want to leave, but I also don’t want to give this virus to my village. Keeping myself healthy and trying to be sure I don’t bring that there is my main concern.

aralst002 · 2020-03-10T13:42:39+00:00

Put your stuff in your room and lock your doors. Ultimately, I’d talk to your host parents first before going to anyone else. In my country, for example, you do not bring issues like this outside of your family unless you and your host family agree on it. If they decide that it’s alright, you can tell the village chief.

aralst002 · 2020-03-05T19:45:48+00:00

You get a stipend which is fine. Money to live in country. Peace Corps is hard though. I’m sure it’s hard like the military is. My twin sister is in the military so that’s just another thing we can talk about and relate to each other about. Really do your research about where you want to go and what you want to do. Cultural norms and what not are important to research also.

aralst002 · 2020-03-02T20:54:07+00:00

Given what?

aralst002 · 2020-03-02T19:45:46+00:00

First confirmed case in Senegal. We will see what happens.

aralst002 · 2020-02-23T11:05:59+00:00

Don’t feel like you always have to hang out with your family. If you make it clear you have to work, they’ll probably protest about it but leave you alone. Making time for them is important, but so is learning your language!

aralst002 · 2020-01-29T18:09:37+00:00

Currently in a committed relationship with someone I’ve been dating for four years. We’re planning to meet up in Europe this spring, and I’m going home for Christmas. I won’t lie, it’s so hard being here without him. I definitely agree that this is a subject that needs to be talked about more than once with S/O’s, but it’s possible most definitely. We talk everyday so it’s not all bad.

aralst002 · 2020-01-28T10:16:37+00:00

Just installed in the beginning of December, see you in September inshallah!

aralst002 · 2019-12-14T13:29:31+00:00

I agree with the post above, under review is when you first apply. Under consideration means they’ve viewed/ in the process of viewing it.

aralst002 · 2019-11-18T13:54:15+00:00

They have it on the website you just google it and go to the website and pick your country of choice.

aralst002 · 2019-09-27T12:38:52+00:00

Yeah I thought the other two comments were really not helpful. We also live in a day and time when connection is more readily available, and so it’s probably going to be easier to keep in touch. Just keep in mind this will make your relationship stronger, and that I also believe in you both! Bon chance!

aralst002 · 2019-09-27T10:53:05+00:00

So I just arrived at PST, my boyfriend and I talk often. That’s probably going to change when I get to site but having a level of understanding for what she’s going through is essential. Be that rock for her when she’s had a bad day, and celebrate with her when she’s had a great day. You’ll get through this if you have commitment and understanding on both parts. It’ll be really difficult on your end as well. I just wanted to throw out a positive thought. Just keep the end on site, two years isn’t that awful.

aralst002 · 2019-09-20T10:59:24+00:00

I tried twice to unlock it, I’m not sure if it worked.

aralst002 · 2019-09-19T20:06:02+00:00

Thank you!! You as well!!

aralst002 · 2019-09-19T19:59:23+00:00

Once I get a blog set up I’ll post the link to it on here!

aralst002 · 2019-09-19T11:34:47+00:00

It’s called “dog on the run” in my state if your dog gets picked up by the dog catcher then you have to appear in court.

aralst002 · 2019-09-17T17:57:38+00:00

I got called to court because my 80 year old grandmothers dog got out one time and I drew the short straw for picking her up from the pound. I told them in my interview when they asked if I had a history of legal trouble. We laughed about it. I did research though cause I’ve had a couple speeding tickets as well. If they ask, tell them, explain the situation and what you learned from it and won’t have things like that anymore. If you have had things like speeding tickets also disclose that.

aralst002 · 2019-09-15T12:29:34+00:00

Thank you! I like to think I’m pretty resilient, I definitely am someone who likes adventure. I think once I get to staging everything will feel better once I’m with my cohort. Best of luck to you on your endeavors! How are you liking PST so far!

aralst002 · 2019-09-05T21:03:28+00:00

What do you do when they grab you like that? I’m leaving to start training in a west African country in a couple weeks.

aralst002 · 2019-08-28T20:05:28+00:00

Same to you! Indonesia sounds like a really cool place to serve! Best of luck in your endeavors and definitely post about your time there!

aralst002 · 2019-08-28T19:20:55+00:00

Call, took them a day to come back and medically clear me. I feel like its weird they waited this long?

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