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Author: Jim Damico

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Blog / Nepal

Swearing-In Peace Corps Nepal Anniversary (2019)

by Jim Damico

A lot has happened since my Peace Corps Nepal group 206 had our swearing-in back in 2019. I just wanted to remember it and check-in with my fellow volunteers.

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Blog

Learning Italian in Nepal with Duolingo

by Jim Damico

You might be wondering why I am also “Learning Italian.” Well, two years ago when lockdowns started, my younger brother started learning Italian. He has been using the Duolingo app. …

Learning Italian in Nepal with Duolingo Read More
some packing - packing list
Nepal / Packing

What to Pack for Peace Corps – Packing List

by Jim Damico

Packing for Peace Corps is hard for everyone. Here you can find a packing list for an Education volunteer in Nepal, but the list works for many other countries.

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Nepal

How to Learn Nepali Guitar Music

by Jim Damico

Learning Nepali guitar music is a great way to supplement your language learning. This page has a few sites that might help you learn Nepali guitar music.

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father and sone play a Nepali game called Bagh Chal
How To / Nepal

How to Play Bagh Chal – Nepali Game

by Jim Damico

Bagh Chal is an ancient Nepali game. Here you can learn how to play. Veteran players are worried that it might disappear but new game apps make it easy to play.

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Peace Corps

What is the Peace Corps?

by Jim Damico

Peace Corps gives Americans the chance to volunteer overseas by immersing themselves, working side-by-side with community members to improve challenges in areas such as education, agriculture, and health. The Three …

What is the Peace Corps? Read More
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Nepal / Resources

Tons of FREE Learning Nepali Links

by Jim Damico

Here are a ton of FREE online language resources to help with your learning Nepali: courses/lessons, dictionaries,YouTube channels, radio/tv stations…and more.

Tons of FREE Learning Nepali Links Read More
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Blog / Thailand

Peace Corps Thailand Swearing-In Anniversary – 2014

by Jim Damico

Has it been eight years since my Thailand Swearing-In? Wow! It started my Peace Corps journey for sure. I just wanted to celebrate this memory with you all.

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out with 2021 and in with 2022
Blog

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you an awesome 2022 ahead!

by Jim Damico

I wanted to give you a review of the last year and an update on what I hope is coming in 2022 with Peace Corps and Nepal.

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you an awesome 2022 ahead! Read More
60th Anniversary video from Nepal
Blog

Happy 60th Peace Corps at the KCAPCA Open House!!!

by Jim Damico

I am excited to be there with you for this ‘virtual’ 9th Annual Open House to celebrate Peace Corps’ 60th Anniversary. I’m speaking to you from Nepal.

Happy 60th Peace Corps at the KCAPCA Open House!!! Read More

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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