Peace Corps

I'm currently at the stage of deciding what to do after collage, looking at the job market and such, but I'm also thinking about joining the Peace Corps. Does anyone have any relavent experience or impressions? does anyone know someone who as done it? I guess this is mostly adressed to the older members here, but all opinions are welcome.

whats "the peace corps"?

Peace Corps is a brach of the US government which is commited to aid in the devloping world. The single largest portion of volenteers are used as teachers in countries which do not have a sufficent number of educated people with which to fill their educational requirements. If I was to sign up, I'd most likely end up working as a chemistry teacher in a devloping country.

Sounds like an excellent idea to me.

I had a friend who went on a trip to Tajikistan doing similar things... He said that it really was a rewarding experience, helping people to help themselves. It really changed him for the better. I'd say that if you're up for it (it really isn't easy, as I'm sure you already know), go for it. The world needs people like that.

Go for it, it's the sort of thing that's impossible to regret doing, unless you die or something :wink:

I second that. If you fancy it, I reckon you'll have a great time and learn a lot :smile:

i have also known a few people in the peace corps, and they are wonderful folks, most very satisfied with thier contributions....itll show you, if nothing else, just what yer made of, what yer heart is woven from, and the wonders of other worlds....but 1 word of advice if i may sir....yer a very intelligent person TB...and its a large commitment....and as was said, it aint easy by any stretch of the imagination, especially if you ship out to a truly impoverished area....take good care, be sure, and then give em hell man, as it could well be one of the true highlights of your life.... :wink:

Doc B... :dodgy:

"be sure, and then give em hell man,"

Good God, Tracer as my chemistry teacher. Hell indeed.

BTW Tracer, if you really want to give people an education in an area where children's learning is limited by their poverty and the clandestine political situation of their area... look no further than California.

domestic need is great as well, and can be equally as rewarding...agreed. :wink:

Doc B...

He's only doing it for the snarkmarks... :biggrin: Very noble TB :smile:

As I haven't even finished the application process yet, it would be a bit premature to make any judgements as to my "nobility".

Besides my motivations have a great deal to do with a thirst for adventure, maybe more so than becoming a positive force in the world. I just cannot see myself behind a desk, and I'm pretty sure I'm not cut out for R&D.

It's a hell of a big decision. This year is going to be a major turning point in my life. I just want to collect all the information and opinion I can so I don't screw this up. Thank you all. :smile:

My best friend on the net joined something like the peace corps, he went to a 5th world country to teach english.

i talked to him a few times afterward, he was happy but tired often.

i am proud of him, but miss him alot, cause his net connection was less than iffy.

i lost contact with him over a year ago, i miss our hours of ICQ gabs.

if you join, at least settle for a 4th world country, i would hate to lose you too.

/ 2 cents

you really cant get ahold of this guy eh?....hmm

Doc B

Dr Brasso said:
you really cant get ahold of this guy eh?....hmm

Doc B

i could prolly reach him, via his parents email, but sadly i am a poor email person, i hate them actually :sad:

his net was via some sort of inet caf? thing, and often was only one way, him to me, i couldn't gab at him for some reason.

in the end, he was happy, and i was happy for him, i reckon i am just being selfish about it is all, i hate to lose valued acquaintances.

best of luck TB, it could be a life altering experience :smile:

Can't say I know of examples in my life doing the same Tracer, but that sounds like an excellent idea, totally selfless and totally rewarding :smile:

Go for it, and if you do end up taking part, I wish you luck and send you a pat on the back :smile: