Where to begin...
I began researching the Peace Corps while I was in a Study Abroad program called Discover The World. I lived and studied in Europe for four months. The semester was divided into three five week cohorts allowing for students to experience Salamanca, Spain; Rome, Italy; and Paris, France. The trip was eye opening and it was here that I realized what I wanted to do when I graduated, JOIN THE PEACE CORPS!
I did many, many months of research and bounced my ideas off of family and friends. I surprised most but found the majority, if not all, to be supportive of my decision.
TIME LINE:
January 7: Emailed Application
February 19: Mailed Completed Packet with Fingerprints, ect..
March 12: Interview with BJ in NYC
March 13: Received Nomination Options by phone
March 16: Accepted Nomination: Pacific Islands, Teaching Primary Teachers in September 2009
March 23: Received Medical Packet
April 22: Mailed Completed Medical Packet
May 14: Received Medical Clearance
June 16: Phone interview with Placement Officer. Received email: Invitation in the mail!
June 20: Received Official Invitation!!!!!
I am proud to be invited to serve in the Peace Corps September 2009 as an ESL Teacher & Community Development Worker in The Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
I am grateful to have had a speedy application process and I'm excited to educate myself more about my upcoming assignment!!!
