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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.

Blog / Thailand

Meeting our host families and going our new homes!

by Jim Damico

On Saturday, we met our host families. We’re divided into about 4-5 groups throughout the area. We will live with our host families for the next 8 weeks.

Meeting our host families and going our new homes! Read More
Blog / Thailand

We get our mountain bikes today! Woot! Woot!

by Jim Damico

For me, this was the best day – getting our mountain bikes. I love riding and when I heard we “had” to ride in Thailand, I was almost in heaven.

We get our mountain bikes today! Woot! Woot! Read More
Blog / Thailand

Group 126 getting ready to meet the governor

by Jim Damico
Group 126 getting ready to meet the governor Read More
Blog / Thailand

A Thailand Welcome Party late into the night!

by Jim Damico

We arrived at our hotel where we will stay for the next week as we get oriented. We had a special welcome ceremony followed by a party. Fun had by all!

A Thailand Welcome Party late into the night! Read More
Blog / Thailand

Leavin’ on a jet plane! On our way to Bangkok, Thailand!

by Jim Damico

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 More
Blog / Thailand

Meeting important people at our Thailand staging event

by Jim Damico

We 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 More
Blog / Thailand

My Peace Corps Aspiration Statement

by Jim Damico

Every 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
Blog / Thailand

Helpful Thai Language Links To Improve Your Study

by Jim Damico

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 More

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