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ISO rejection / appeal experiences

February 3rd, 2008 by Waiting.

If anyone has any experience with appealing a rejection letter from the Peace Corps, please write to me at pcnomineewannabe@gmail.com. Specifically, I’d like to know:1. Whether your appeal was successful or not, and how you went about it. 2. Whether, despite PC’s claims, a history of mental-health treatment means automatic rejection. I am [...]

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HIV/AIDS in Africa

December 5th, 2007 by Waiting.

I’m a Peace Corps nominee to sub-Saharan Africa, hoping to work on HIV education. While I’m waiting for my medical clearance, I’d like to start researching HIV/AIDS in Africa. I’ve found many new books available, but I’m wondering which are the most accurate and honest resources. It’s easy to slant the issue for political reasons, [...]

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