In terms of my Peace Corps service in Romania, there are two categories that I feel are relevant when I consider my final thoughts before leaving; what I have learned and what I will miss. The former covers a myriad of new soft skills that I might not have developed if it weren’t for biting […]
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Final Thoughts
Posted in Peace Corps Romania, tagged Peace Corps Close of Service, Peace Corps Romania, Valea Calugareasca on July 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Vama Veche
Posted in Peace Corps Romania, tagged Black Sea Romania, Doi Mai, Vama Veche on July 9, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Shortly after completing our weeklong GLOW and TOBE youth development summer camps, it occurred to me that I had never actually taken a vacation in Romania. Not a proper one anyway. Sure, I’ve toured around the country plenty, but usually acting as camp counselor or American tour guide. With over ten camps completed and eight […]
Peace Corps, a Vacation?
Posted in Peace Corps Romania on July 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
During our Close of Service conference in March, we were told not to be surprised that, if upon returning State-side, some people view our Peace Corps service as one long vacation. The unofficial agency tag-line of “the toughest job you’ll ever love” rings very true with me as I look back on our 28 months […]
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