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How the Peace Corps Changed My Life (In Every Way That Matters)

It’s the oldest cliché in the book: “The Peace Corps changed my life.” And yet, like most clichés, it’s absolutely true. I think of all the movies and TV shows where a bright-eyed American shows up in a remote village in West Africa, armed with idealism and granola bars, determined to “help.” It’s a ridiculousContinue reading “How the Peace Corps Changed My Life (In Every Way That Matters)”

Peace Corps in The Gambia, West Africa

I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in The Gambia, West Africa from 2017-2019 and left just before the global pandemic. The process to get there was extremely challenging and I sympathize with all of the young grads who just hope to explore the world but have to deal with the lengthy and confusing medicalContinue reading “Peace Corps in The Gambia, West Africa”