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Tag: Education

Kevin and Kylie, a Peace Corps couple in Kosovo
Kosovo

A Peace Corps Couple in Kosovo: Kevin & Kayla

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Kevin & Kayla, a volunteer couple in Kosovo, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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US Peace Corps Education volunteer in Mongolia, Christopher, talks with some local Mongolians with their yaks
Mongolia

An Education volunteer in Mongolia: Talking with Christopher

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Christopher Wizda, a dedicated Education volunteer in Mongolia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Emma, an Education volunteer in Benin, with a lot of her very happy students
Benin

An Education volunteer in Benin: Interview with Emma Vacek

by Jim Damico

Meet Emma Vacek, an Education volunteer in Benin, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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The national flag of the Dominican Republic, featuring a centered white cross that divides the flag into four rectangles: the upper left and lower right rectangles are blue, while the upper right and lower left rectangles are red.
Caribbean / Dominican Republic

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Dominican Republic

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Dominican Republic! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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The national flag of Armenia, featuring horizontal stripes of red, blue, and orange, with the Armenian coat of arms in the center.
Armenia / Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Armenia

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Armenia! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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A US Peace Corps Education volunteer in Montenegro on the ski slopes
Montenegro

An Education volunteer in Montenegro: An Interview with Angela-Marie

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Angela-Marie Sokpolie, an Education volunteer in Montenegro, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Madalyn, a volunteer in the Dominican Republic, stands with her host mother and her host mother's granddaughter
Dominican Republic

An Education volunteer in the Dominican Republic – Madalyn

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Madalyn Heinle, an Education volunteer in the Dominican Republic, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia standing with her host mother in front of a statue in Gyumri
Armenia

An Education volunteer in Armenia: An Interview with Sarah

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Sarah, a dedicated Education volunteer in Armenia, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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a Peace Corps education voluneer in Costa Rica standing with another volunteer
Costa Rica

An Education volunteer in Costa Rica: An Interview with Tracey

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Tracey Spaugh, a Education volunteer in Costa Rica, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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flag of South Africa: a green sideways Y, with trim in white and yellow with red, black, and blue negative spaces
South Africa

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps South Africa

by Jim Damico

Explore firsthand insights and resources on volunteering in Peace Corps South Africa. Learn about cultural highlights, challenges, and preparation tips!

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