All Things Peace Corps
Experience all of Peace Corps’ host countries through my posts! This category covers everything related to countries where Peace Corps places volunteers. From here you can find posts about individual countries, including their history, culture, people, geography, and Peace Corps programs. Get an in-depth look at what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer by reading interviews, blog posts and viewing photos from volunteers serving in communities across the globe. Learn about the projects volunteers work on and how they collaborate with local partners. Discover Peace Corps milestones and impact in each country. Whether you’re considering volunteering, want to learn more before visiting, or just interested in these amazing places, this category offers a comprehensive look at each country through the lens of Peace Corps service.
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.
Swearing-In Peace Corps Nepal Anniversary (2019) Read More
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.
What to Pack for Peace Corps – Packing List Read More
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.
How to Learn Nepali Guitar Music Read More
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.
How to Play Bagh Chal – Nepali Game Read More
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
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.
Peace Corps Thailand Swearing-In Anniversary – 2014 Read More
You might ask what does a typical school day looks like in rural Nepal. Below is a typical “school” day for me from 5:30am to 9:30pm six days a week.
What Does a Typical School Day Look Like? Read More
I wrote this ‘welcome letter’ for Group 207 but I think it will hold true for all future Nepal groups about what to expect and a few tips on what to bring.
A ‘Welcome letter’ for a new group of Peace Corps volunteers Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Today marks the end of a my first year as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Thailand. And as I say goodbye to 2014 (2557 in Thailand), …
Happy New Year 2015 (2558)!! Read More
Went with the teachers with the grade 4-6 boys and girls to Scout Camp. The students went to activity stations. After dinner, put on skits around the campfire.
Grade 4-6 Boys and Girls Go to Scout Camp Read More