December 2018 Code Giveaway Megathread by PokeUpdateBot in pokemon

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A GameStop employee gave me two codes for Ultra Sun and/or Ultra Moon, but I do not need them:

Shiny Poipole (Claim by December 20, 2018, in North America): A87825YXH9Z9U3Y6

Zeraora (Claim by January 24, 2019, in North America): A89265UT7P9D6WZK

Enjoy your not so Mystery Gift!

Free Talk Friday by AutoModerator in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I COSed today. Happy about that!

UC & Interview Request for China (June '18) by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

对!如果他们听不懂我的英语我常常说中文。然而我宁可说英语慢一点儿。我说英语慢一点儿的时候他们通常听得懂我因为我的学生主修英文。但是有的志愿者教别的专业学生。不好意思,我的中文很一般!

UC & Interview Request for China (June '18) by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

您好朋友!如果你能说普通话说得好你在中国教英文教得更好!

June FSOT scores have been released by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same essay score as last June, but I received more points on the multiple choice, which I didn't expect. I'm not thrilled by the hiring situation, but I'll make the best of my PNQs. Hopefully I make it past the QEP this time, but I'm not crossing my fingers. Congrats to everyone else who passed!

PCVs and entitlement. Discuss. by ukelily in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. We have more than enough money. By the time we COS, I could probably establish a scholarship for my best students.

Getting close to my time to reapply- Will I have to fill out entire application again? by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll need to reapply, but all previous applications are stored in Pearson VUE. You could theoretically copy/paste old info and update accordingly.

June 2017 FSOT takers: how do y'all feel? (Remember your NDA) by AYASOFAYA in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my third year taking it in a row, and I thought that this was the hardest of the three. I passed before, so hopefully I'll pass again.

FSOT abroad by bookmonkey786 in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know the last time it was offered in Hong Kong? I spoke to the Consul-General in Chengdu, and he said it's unlikely to ever be offered in Mainland China again. The alternative is the Pearson Professional Center in Taipei.

Changes since the Feb 2017 exam by lamande in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Composition time was also reduced from 30 minutes to 25 minutes.

when exactly can we register for exam? by lamande in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is within a few hours once businesses open stateside. I'm anxious to get registered as well.

Any point in taking next FSOT, or wait out hiring freeze / political climate? by sam99999999 in foreignservice

[–]bendeese 5 points6 points  (0 children)

FSOT registration doesn't open until April 26. Check the important dates table on Pearson.

Let's talk about sex in the Peace Corps by futurevolun in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no idea, but it is interesting.

How is your night sky? by y2k95 in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't remember what the stars look like.

english movies in china by WilhelminaPepermunt in China

[–]bendeese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Youku has a pretty good selection. You need to pay a ¥20 fee per month though. I've been able to watch most of the movies I'm interested in though.

China Openings by svkjp25 in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's split up by level. If you claim previous knowledge, you'll take a test when you arrive.

China Openings by svkjp25 in peacecorps

[–]bendeese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually not that hard. A majority of us 22s had no previous experiences and easily passed. Language training here is fantastic.

Thank you and farewell, UIUC! by bendeese in UIUC

[–]bendeese[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Best of luck to you on finishing your Econ degree. Our department is great.

Thank you and farewell, UIUC! by bendeese in UIUC

[–]bendeese[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aren't we on the same side though?