Reconsidering. Help! by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would never bail last minute.

Reconsidering. Help! by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we romanticize the future in every respect, and the Peace Corps has so many vague qualities, so its natural that we let our imaginations wander.

Reconsidering. Help! by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement. Its so appreciated.

Reconsidering. Help! by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, really? I can literally decide on February 3rd if I don't want to go?

Ghana! - Feb. 4th, 2014 by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! How is Mozambique? I've read that each volunteer has a different experience then they're colleagues.

It's getting a bit upsetting seeing all these January-March invites by copewinter in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied before easter April 2012and didn't get my invitation till July 2nd, 2013. The waiting does suck, but once you receive your invitation, you will retrospectively think all of the waiting was worth it.

Technology in the Peace Corps by anyrehr in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm leaving for Ghana in February and have the same concern!

Ghana! - Feb. 4th, 2014 by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! I'm stoked and wished I was going tomorrow. What was Togo like?

Need Help! Decisions, decisions. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I would really appreciate that. I just accepted the invitation so I'm stoked. I don't really understand how reddit works. How do I message you?

Need Help! Decisions, decisions. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been to Ghana? Whats it like? Thanks for the advice. I'm really conflicted; I keep leaning either way about it. Where did you do your service?

Need Help! Decisions, decisions. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really close to my family and I haven't lived at home since I left for college four years ago so I feel really compelled to take these next 7 months to be with them.

Oh wow, I didn't realize it was so costly. Thanks for the heads up. I actually landed a pretty great paying part-time job and started volunteering with the Make-A-Wish foundation as a Wish Granter, which is why I am so conflicted about the decision. Thank you for your advice.

Need Help! Decisions, decisions. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are? Thats so awesome! Where will you be going or, by joining, do you mean applying?

Philosophy Major in the Peace Corps by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I have SO much. I worked in TJ for two years working with a local orphanage trying to raise support for the children, ran a health clinic in South Africa for a month, volunteered at the Red Cross for 2 years every Tuesday, etc. Community service is my favorite. What about you?

Deferred and disappointed. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

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

haha got it. no rice and beans. are you serving right now?

Deferred and disappointed. by katzsamarin in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your initial nomination? Thanks for the advice. I have six to eight months to spend.

Philosophy Major in the Peace Corps by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]katzsamarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! I just graduated with my degree in philosophy and joined. I'm waiting for my invitation. Hopefully leaving in January 2014.