THE PEACE CORPS: General Discussion + Q&A

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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I have so many questions about the Peace Corps that I’m not even sure where to begin! Any input at all would really be appreciated; if you have experience with the Corps, please use this thread as carte blanche to describe anything you think a possible future applicant would benefit from knowing.</p>

<p>Also, please give the name of your undergraduate institution, whether or not civil service was emphasized there, and the types of community service in which you were involved as a college student.</p>

<p>If that’s too broad a request:</p>

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<p>Are you a college student interested in the Peace Corps? A high schooler? A former volunteer? An already-accepted future volunteer? The relative of a volunteer?</p>

<p>Describe your assignment, or the assignment of an acquaintance.</p>

<p>Describe Peace Corps living conditions.</p>

<p>When did you apply? Before/after grad school? After starting a career?</p>

<p>List recommendations for potential applicants/accepted volunteers.</p>

<p>Is the Peace Corps selective? How long did your personal application/placement process take? Did you have a say in choosing your destination? (Yes, I have already perused the official website and FAQs; I’d just like to hear a more personal take on it!)</p>

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<p>Thanks in advance for your contributions!</p>

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<p>@ the moderators: Please feel free to move this thread to another forum; I wasn’t sure which was most appropriate!</p>

<p>@ CCers: If you have additional questions, please post them in bold font so that they are easy to reference. Thanks!</p>

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