Archive for Questions

Just another nominee looking for info/friends

September 24th, 2007 by tdlowden.

I was just nominated for June ‘08 Eastern Europe, English Ed. Early, I know. Anyone else nominated there yet? Eastern Europe RPCV’s, please let me know what I’m in for. I don’t leave for 8 months and I already can’t focus on work/school. I need information to quell the anxious burn I have for knowledge [...]

How do you pack for 27 months when the weight is restricted to 80 pounds?

September 22nd, 2007 by knucklewalking.

Laptop computer (17.9GB free space); External Hard Drive (130GB free space), 80GB ipod (3GB free space), 3 pairs earphones, 5 protective cases; Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-311M (512MB storage); Sony DSC-W50 Digital Camera (3.0GB Storage); Solio Solar Charger; Nikon F2 film camera; Nikon lenses: 24mm f2.8, 105mm f2.5; Pens (2 Ink Refills); Mechanical [...]

Asians and Eastern Europe: good/bad experiences?

August 20th, 2007 by jcBlue6.

It’s not everyday something keeps me up but for me, the hardest questions on the peace corp application is region preferences. Personally, I have regions I know I don’t want to be assigned to but that isn’t helping me or my placement officer. At least I could say it eliminated one or two choices. So, I [...]

Malawi

April 23rd, 2007 by coberned.

Hello- I am leaving for Malawi at the end of May 07. I am getting very excited. Does anyone have any advice on what to bring? Peace Corps gives me a large list yet I am only allowed so much in baggage size and weight. What should I not forget to bring? Also is there [...]

June Cameroon Invitees

April 11th, 2007 by mjd.

A new Google Group has been created for June, 2007 invitees to Cameroon. If that’s you, stop by and sign up today. We look forward to seeing you.