Monthly Archives: December 2012

Last week while I was in Chicago (having a marvelous time!), I finally got my Staging information via email. Staging is a short-term pre-service orientation that Peace Corps Trainees/Volunteers attend before leaving for their country of service. Once in-country, I … Continue reading →

So, as we’ve established, holiday retail has not been my most fulfilling pursuit in the last couple of months. In all honesty, at the end of most days working there I come home in this mood: I’m great with the customers, but … Continue reading →

Under the new Peace Corps application system, all invitees should receive four months of lead time pre-departure, instead of the previous two months of notice. This is because applicants under the new system now have to complete their medical review … Continue reading →