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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.

Training in Nepal
Country / Peace Corps / Resources

Important Peace Corps Host Country Links

by Jim Damico

Host country links to official Peace Corps webpages are listed, along with their Facebook pages. To talk to RPCVs, check out the “Friends of…” group pages.

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fried egg and flattened rice
Food / Nepal

15 yummy snacks you will find in the village (Nepal)

by Jim Damico

Most of the time Nepalis have a snack instead of lunch. I have come up with the most common snacks you can find either in Nepali homes or at the village shops.

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swearing-in N206 group photo
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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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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man playing guitar - learn Nepali guitar music
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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copy of some Nepali text
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
group photo
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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school assembly
Nepal

What Does a Typical School Day Look Like?

by Jim Damico

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
teacher with several students in a classroom
Blog / Nepal

A ‘Welcome letter’ for a new group of Peace Corps volunteers

by Jim Damico

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.

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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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