Peace Corps Bound?

Here I am with my first post. This will be my second blog. The first dealt with my college experiences and this one will focus more on my adventures and experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Just to bring everyone up to speed:
So far I have filled out the online applications and had my interview with my recruiter. I have also been nominated for a program somewhere in Africa (they never tell you where for certain until you get officially invitied). My main job will be to teach Biology to high school aged students. My expected departure date (this can easily change) is sometime in September of this year. So come this fall, I could beginning my Peace Corps tenure.

Just before I made this blog I RSVPed for a Peace Corps event down at the national headquarters down in D.C. It's supposed to be a send off celebration for future volunteers. I'm hoping to learn more about the Peace Corps experience and hopefully meet new friends. I told Mary (a fellow RA from a different community that is also applying to go into the Peace Corps) about the event in case she wanted to go with me, but she had class. The event is tomorrow so I'll let you know how it turns out.

I've also got my medical evaluation tomorrow as well. I've already done the eye and dental exams done (the dental was a little more painful than what I'm used to). The dentist and assistant were very interested in learning more about the Peace Corps. The dentist also made a comment about how I must have know I'd go into the Corps ever since I was young (because I have perfect teeth). I never realized not having cavities or fillings was such an unusual occurance. Mom told me it was because I've never had a soda. I guess it makes sense. And it would also explain why my brother's teeth aren't as healthy as mine but still never had a cavity (because of me there isn't a lot of soda to drink at home but he still drinks it at school, etc).

Here's to finishing the medical exam portion of the Peace Corps process.