Category Archives: Peace Corps Logistics
The Things She Carried
Two years ago, I stashed my belongings wherever I could—the basement of an ex-boyfriend’s mom, my dad’s garage, my mom’s storage unit—and moved to Senegal with little more than a hiking backpack and a tube of Chapstick. I have almost … Continue reading
Filed under Peace Corps Logistics, Peace Corps Senegal
Greeting letter from Peace Corps Senegal
An e-mail arrived today: “Dear New Members of the Peace Corps/Senegal Family, You are about to enter what may, at different times, be the most meaningful, frustrating, exciting, testing and important phase of your lives. The Peace Corps staff and … Continue reading
Peace Corps Application Timeline
As seems to be customary among Peace Corps bloggers, I thought I would provide a timeline of my application process. October 2008: Began application online, but after attending a PC info session, was told not to apply until I had … Continue reading
Filed under Peace Corps Logistics, Peace Corps Senegal
PEACE CORPS INVITATION ARRIVAL!
After months of limbo, waiting, complaining, stalling, worrying, excitement, and uncertainty, the fateful FedEx package finally arrived at my door today! I will be serving in SENEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Job Title: Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Extension Agent “As an urban agriculture volunteer, … Continue reading
Filed under New York Coming to an End, Peace Corps Logistics
