As many of you know, I have a strong desire to serve in the Peace Corps. Things did not go as smoothly as I had hoped, but I am keeping my fingers crossed this time.
My interview finally took pace on February 27th, and lasted almost two hours. I answered all the questions to the best of my ability, and although I had prepared ahead of time, practicing with my RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer) friends, I found it quite intense.
I was mentally drained after my two-hour phone interview, and longed for a Yes/No answer. It did end on a positive note and I was told to continue learning more about the country of Lesotho, in South Africa.
Who says Twitter and social media is a waste of time?
After tweeting about #Lesotho, I made a connection with a woman who runs an NGO (Non-governmental organization) for children in Lesotho. She’s from Europe and kindly offered to answer any questions I may have about life in that beautiful “Mountain Kingdom.”
As this is Peace Corps week, I decided to share information about the organization, and in particular, some of the videos showcasing the influential people who work as counterparts with the Peace Corps volunteers in many parts of the world. Please take a look at the specific countries that may be of interest to you.
I was especially moved by some of the teachers in Morocco, and Thailand, and how they have impacted the lives of their students.
Peace Corps Week 2015: March 1-7
“Peace Corps Week commemorates President Kennedy’s establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. During this annual event, the Peace Corps community celebrates all the ways that Peace Corps makes a difference at home and abroad and renews its commitment to service.
This year, Peace Corps invites current and returned Peace Corps Volunteers to get involved in Peace Corps Week 2015 by participating in our Video Challenge and/or participating in Peace Corps Festivals across the United States. These activities, designed to support Peace Corps’ Third Goal of sharing other cultures with Americans, kick off on January 1 and continue through the end of Peace Corps Week on March 7. Follow the links below to learn how you can participate in one or both of these exciting efforts.”
How will YOU celebrate Peace Corps Week?
http://www.peacecorps.gov/resources/returned/thirdgoal/pcweek/
26+ videos from PC volunteers around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM0oh3lEA63Er0g0Gl1YR9N5nGk1Af-RV
Sonia, Good luck with this second round! Lesotho, I hear, is quite lovely. Hope you make it there, but remember how last round they told you some other African country and then East Timor. When will you hear back from them? Sending you good vibes!
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