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HeroOfTheRevolution posted:
How did you find this information? My nomination is Central Asia for September ... I have a "Program Number" too. I'd love to see which countries depart in September if there is some kind of listing.
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This is AWESOME. Thank you!
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Feb 5, 2010 01:44
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Just venting a bit ... I'm in the same situation some others seem to be. I have passed all medical/dental/legal and am waiting on a placement. I sent an updated resume to my placement officer, but she also gave a lot of instructions in her e-mail regarding getting a transcript to her, so maybe I won't hear much back until after I graduate (Just a few more weeks ... May 15) Obviously, the bit about "two nominations per spot" has me fairly breathless too. I was nominated for Secondary English in Central Asia which was pretty much my dream post. I have my fingers crossed especially for a Russian language post. Also, where are people getting this information about the increase in money from $6,000 to $7,000+? I googled the phrase but didn't find anything but this thread. Thanks!
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Apr 20, 2010 13:12
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I'm glad you asked that, because I've been thinking it. The idea of 2 years without any kind of sexual activity is scary.
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Apr 27, 2010 02:41
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CronoGamer posted:There are other volunteers thinking the same thing. This is a huge relief. I mean, it's not like my PC is contingent upon this issue. On that note, does anyone know roughly what % of people make it through medical, dental, etc but are then rejected outright by the placement officers? I thought my application was pretty strong, but after I submitted additional line items to the education placement officer a few weeks ago I have not heard anything. Anyone have any stories about how long this part took?
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Apr 28, 2010 04:09
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For what it's worth: I sent an e-mail to my placement desk officer because I hadn't heard anything back from them. They told me they are currently reviewing people who have an early summer departure date. They said they wouldn't be looking over mine (I have a September departure) until mid summer. My friend was elected to go to Peru about two weeks ago and his departure is June 10. Her email also specified that they will nominate you "as late as" 6 weeks before departure, and that is about how much time they gave my friend. So if anyone is fretting about their nomination, my best guess is that they are actually fairly serious about their 6 week policy.
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May 13, 2010 08:52
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Moon Slayer posted:
Seconding this. Frankly, I just cold-called all the nonprofits in the area that do literacy saying "Hey, I need 30 hours for the Peace Corps, I will work for free at any hours you can give me" and they jumped at it. Nonprofits love free work.
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May 29, 2010 14:26
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I think you'll be okay. I did it before my interview, but I have a friend who went through his interview and was told to do X, Y, and Z over the summer. He did so, and got his invitation a month or so ago..
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May 30, 2010 19:33
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Hah! The webcam software froze up like halfway through our interview. We ended up doing it by the phone while we stared at a still image of one another on our screen. You'll get directions for how to operate the special software they use for their webcam interviews. Make sure your web browser supports it, etc, before your slated time. My recruiter was really laid back and chill. Good luck!
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Jun 3, 2010 17:39
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Whats up people! I got my invitation packet today. I'm going to Kazakhstan to teach Secondary english on August 18. Anyone else going??
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Jun 18, 2010 05:52
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the paperwork is not actually as bad as it seems at first blush. Definitely do the passport stuff online and print it.
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Jun 26, 2010 18:30
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Stoner - Have you learned anything definitive about language during Pre-Service Training? Do we get training in BOTH Russian AND Kazakh?
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Jun 27, 2010 18:07
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Tie never hurts. Nobody will ever scorn you for being over dressed in my opinion. Plus, it always goes that extra bit to make it look like you're cleaned up and well prepared. Regarding questions, in my interview I asked about resources to learn more. I asked about books I could read, websites, etc. This, I think, is a good question because it makes it clear that you are excited to learn more and it's easy for the interviewer to answer. Good luck!!
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Jun 28, 2010 00:40
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Strunk posted:
I'm interested! Please don't misinterpret this as somehow snarky, but: I think a lot of people who are interested in Peace Corps ARE interested in international development. I am leaving for Kazakhstan on August 18 and I am very interested in development economics. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts.
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Jul 9, 2010 22:41
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Rush Limbaugh #1! posted:Also, the second and third goals of Peace Corps (improving cross-cultural understanding) are an important part of service that is hard to quantify, and for that reason is often overlooked in criticism of PC policy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_power This is a big part of what drew me to PC in the first place. I really dig this Nye stuff.
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Moon Slayer posted:People always give me weird looks when I tell them that the Peace Corps is basically force projection with soft power. Sometimes I get real poli sci with it and say "Hopefully the more people develop positive, constructive memories from direct contact with Americans, the less they will be prone to buy into terrorist rhetoric" I mean, it's possible, right?
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Jul 11, 2010 06:45
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Sheriff Man-Thong posted:I got my nomination on Friday! Community Development, Subsaharan Africa, April/May 2011 departure. Congrats! Very exciting! 
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I am in PC Kaz now. I am getting on a train tomorrow for the "transition conference." We were given 5 days to pack up our belongings.
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