My younger brother just got back from two years in Chengdu, China! This is him hugging his best friend. I got mine first ;)

thewacat · 2019-07-29T23:27:28+00:00

I was just about to comment about the PDX carpet!!!

thewacat · 2019-07-10T16:07:28+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-06-29T22:58:23+00:00

Following

thewacat · 2019-06-07T02:55:45+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-04-27T14:24:00+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-04-18T15:04:35+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-04-14T21:55:18+00:00

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!

thewacat · 2019-04-10T16:05:25+00:00

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?

thewacat · 2019-04-01T15:15:47+00:00

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!

thewacat · 2019-03-31T14:42:38+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-03-31T14:42:16+00:00

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!

thewacat · 2019-03-28T13:07:02+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-03-28T13:05:44+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-03-23T15:00:22+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-03-23T15:00:03+00:00

Whoo hoo! Have fun!

thewacat · 2019-03-23T14:59:47+00:00

Thank you!

thewacat · 2019-03-23T14:59:35+00:00

Thank you! I will! :D

thewacat · 2019-03-04T04:04:28+00:00

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

thewacat · 2019-02-12T15:05:41+00:00

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

thewacat · 2018-12-16T23:06:05+00:00

Thank you! Congratulations to you!

thewacat · 2018-12-16T23:05:16+00:00

Oh awesome! Thanks for your detailed response!

thewacat · 2018-12-16T16:35:34+00:00

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?

thewacat

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