Peace corps packing

Check out some of my other blogs about my experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer: My Top 5 Moments of the Past Two Years Malaria Skillz Camp Zambia-things I wish were also America-things STOMP Out …

Packing for two years of service can be nerve-racking. How do you decide what to bring for the next 27 months of your life? How do you pack everything you need to live halfway around the world into two 50-pound bags, a carry-on, and a personal item?

Packing for Peace Corps Service, for some, may be one of the most challenging tasks before departure. I remember sitting at home, researching other volunteers packing lists from a variety of countr…

14 Packing Essentials for Peace Corps Philippines - Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix

Check out some of my other blogs about my experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer: My Top 5 Moments of the Past Two Years Malaria Skillz Camp Zambia-things I wish were also America-things STOMP Out …

Dumelang! Before I left for SA I wanted to write a post about packing for the Peace Corps. Ultimately, time got away from me and I never wrote one. However, a post written after the fact (including what I brought, what I brought that I didn’t need, and what I wish I brought) is probably […]

Everything no one tells you about Peace Corps

Since this post continues to get traffic, I've updated it with notes about what I wish I would have packed or ditched. Good luck to all o...

Those who have traveled to live, work or study abroad for an extended period of time understand how complicated the word “home” can become.

Maybe you’re here because you’ve applied to the Peace Corps and are under consideration. Congratulations! The next step of the application process is the interview.