All Things Peace Corps
Finally, on our way! Boarded our flight, first to Korea, then on to Bangkok. We arrived late, late at night so almost fell asleep as we drove to our hotel.
Leavin’ on a jet plane! On our way to Bangkok, Thailand! Read MoreWe had a short staging event at a hotel in Washington, DC, where we meet everyone, including someone from the Thai embassy and also the president of the NPCA
Meeting important people at our Thailand staging event Read MoreHow does Thailand compare to Missouri: size, population, income, climate, religion, terrain, economy, agriculture, unemployment, natural resources, and tourism
How does Thailand compare to Missouri? Nothin’ but the facts! Read MoreThailand will be my home for the next 27 months where I will be a Peace Corps volunteer. I want to start my blog with this short post about where I am going.
I’m leaving soon for Peace Corps Thailand Read MoreEveryone says this next month will be a blur. But I don’t care because I am so excited to get this new chapter/journey started in Thailand. Yippie!!!
Just one month before I leave for Thailand! Read MoreEvery invitee is asked to write an aspiration statement but it was more like job interview questions. Not really a “why” I wanted to serve in the Peace Corps.
My Peace Corps Aspiration Statement Read More
Because I know learning new languages is tough for me, I’ve listed other Thai language links to give me a little better grounding before I arrive in Thailand.
Helpful Thai Language Links To Improve Your Study Read MoreI had just gotten home from a long day at work but as soon as I read the email “invited to serve in Thailand”, I was suddenly full of energy. What great news!
Congratulations! I have been invited to serve in Thailand! Read MoreThis is the motivation statement I was asked to write. It asks about reasons you applied, how they relate to your life goals, and PC expectations.
My Peace Corps Motivation Statement Read MoreOn Sunday, a friend, a dharma student, an excellent translator, and even a previous center director, suddenly passed away. Gunjii was only 34.
Gunjiimaa G. 1977-2012 Read More