How Liberal is SCU?

turtlerock
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:51:05 +0000

The Peace Corps is like being in the military . . . without the whole “military” thing. If I were young, single, political, compassionate about changing at least one life in the world, and had nothing holding me back medically/physically, then I would do the Peace Corps. From what I hear the experiences can be rewarding despite most likely living where there is no running water and the only source of food are the locally grown stunted veggies in the locals front yards of their straw/mud/wood huts. They pay and probably the best part in the long run is the networking factor. I’m sure there is a lot to be said between two PC alum once it’s found out. Imagine a managers eyes lighting up when they see Peace Corps on your resume and they want to hear all about yoru exp so they can talk about their’s too. Of course this won’t happen every single interview, but once you’ve done it then there is that possibility.

Technically they recruit all majors but mostly majors in the sciences and engineering to help improve impovershed society’s food supplies and infastructure, but I think PoliSci majors can get a gig teaching english to school children.

I read on their website that they even leave time for you to take leave, like on vacation for a few days or even have family visit where you are at. They actually have a great website with lots of info.