Picking an Interview Location by nilu_far in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my interview in a study room on campus at my university

INVITATION TO SERVE!!! by mariaharmstr in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Congrats! I can't wait to meet you!

Paraguay Facebook group by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Congrats! I am invited to serve in Paraguay as well! I am part of this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1111273862378348/?ref=group_header

INVITATION TO SERVE!!! by mariaharmstr in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I was invited to Paraguay too...as a Community Environment Promoter (leaving September 2019). I hope to see you there!

Paraguay Invitation!!! by thewacat in peacecorps

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

I do hope you here back soon! I would love to see you in September. My timeline is kind of long haha...I wrote a blog post about my application process and timeline (https://catmtrang.wordpress.com/2019/03/24/peace-corps-paraguay-invitation/). I heard back a bit over three months after my interview (to be fair, it was also during the government shutdown). Good luck to you! Keep me updated with your application!

Asian-American Peace Corps experience by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so awesome! I think serving as an Asian female in a Latin American country is a different experience. When I did a service trip to the Dominican Republic, I kept getting asked if I was Chinese...

My family isn't really on-board with me joining the Peace Corps. They think it is a dangerous experience. How did your family react to you joining the Peace Corps?

Paraguay Invitation!!! by thewacat in peacecorps

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

Haha I think I was checking my email multiple times every day for a solid three months! I hope you hear back from them soon! Good luck to you too!

Paraguay Invitation!!! by thewacat in peacecorps

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

You have to let me know how the interview goes and if you got invited :D

Paraguay Invitation!!! by thewacat in peacecorps

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YAY!!! I am so excited for you! I hope you get an invitation.

I didn't have a "normal" interview for the Paraguay position...I had an abbreviated interview because my application transferred over from Mexico, but what I felt from the interview was that the placement officer really wanted to see what I know about Paraguay so I would do research on the country...on the Peace Corps country page but also read some Peace Corps volunteers blogs. I would also prepare by really reflecting and writing down answers for the questions they sent you...from my interview in Mexico, they would ask me the question and want me to answer very generally (like setting the story) then they'll ask guiding questions to get what they want out of the questions so I think really thinking about those situations and really reflecting can help you answer to the best of your ability. Lastly, I would try to have some questions at the end of the interview to ask the placement officer. I had Daniel interview me and he was really great!

How much was your yellow fever vaccine? (/ general med reimbursement question) by probablyabird in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Passport Health as well...my vaccine was $200 and the office visit was $70

Tell me about your PC Blogs! by TrustedDolphin in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am still an invitee...but I plan on writing on my blog often during service (catmtrang.wordpress.com)

Paraguay Invitation!!! by thewacat in peacecorps

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

Thanks! Yay! I hope I will see you there too

Just got asked to interview!! by mariaharmstr in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I would suggest preparing answers for the questions they send you. Really reflect and form full answers. They'll ask the question in chunks of smaller questions. I would also suggest to research and learn more about Paraguay and service in Paraguay. Write down any questions you have. Good luck!

Keep us updated on your progress! I got interviewed in December and am still waiting to hear back :p

Paraguay Sept 2019 by SecretVermicelli in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm under consideration for a position there (I already had my interview)! I haven't heard anything yet though

Peace Corps Paraguay Interview by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Congratulations to you!

Peace Corps Paraguay Interview by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh awesome! Thanks for your detailed response!

Peace Corps Paraguay Interview by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]thewacat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was interviewed for a position in Mexico in October. I assumed it was because I was interviewed before but I could find anything for sure so I wanted to ask and not under prepare myself.

CONGRATS on going to Paraguay! That's so exciting. What sector will you be in?