Monthly Archive: October 2011

Oct 31 2011

Passport

I just got an update from travel.state.gov that my Peace Corps official passport has been processed and sent to Peace Corps. I submitted it on October 10 and received an email on the 26th stating that my passport was mailed and expected delivery was on the 28th. I hope I can request for my personal …

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Oct 31 2011

Amazing Race in Malawi

I’ve actually never heard of Amazing Race until last year when my brother and I were in Macau. It was truly amazing to watch those guys stress over transportation and language barriers. They each have a camera man assigned to them and I think the camera man has to work twice as hard to chase …

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Oct 25 2011

My Assignment

Country: Malawi Program: Community Health and HIV and AIDS Job Title: Community Health Advisor Orientation Dates: March 5-6, 2012 Pre-Service Training: March 7-May 9, 2012 (in Malawi)* Dates of Service: May 10, 2012 – May 9, 2014* *Dates are subject to change PRIMARY DUTIES: The Malawi Ministry of Health utilizes Peace Corps Health Volunteers to …

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Oct 25 2011

God Grew Tired of Us

I’ve heard many people say that I should watch this film and I finally made the time to watch it earlier. Wow, what a story. I wanna meet these guys and just talk to them and hear their stories. It would be an honor. The hardships and sacrifices they went through was truly unimaginable. Here …

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Oct 24 2011

FAQs About Peace Corps in Malawi

So here are some of the FAQs about Malawi that I copied from www.peacecorpswiki.org How much luggage will I be allowed to bring to Malawi? Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this allowance. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limitations, and …

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Oct 23 2011

Jimi Sir: Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal

I found this video last year when I was doing my research on Peace Corps and PC volunteers. I wanted to see how people live day by day as volunteers in developing nations. I really hope that I get sent to a rural area like Jimi. Just as Jimi in this documentary, he had a …

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Oct 23 2011

I Am Because We Are – Documentary

I am because we are…. I am not defined without you. ~ Mathews A.P. Chikoanda I stumbled upon this website as I was searching for information about Malawi. I recommend everyone to find the time to watch this video. We all know that Africa has a high prevalence of HIV and AIDS but do we …

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Oct 23 2011

Malawi

I’m going to Malawi! Where is Malawi? AFRICA!!!! I leave for staging on March 5, 2012 and will be leaving for Malawi on March 7, 2012. For the first three months, volunteers will receive all kinds of trainings. i.e. language, culture, technical, etc. The volunteers will also be living with a host family while in …

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Oct 22 2011

I GOT INVITED!!!

After a very long process, mixed emotions, etc. I finally got an invitation! I am sure some took longer than 10 months to get their invitation but mine finally arrived. Just to give you guys an idea of the process in joining the Peace Corps look like: December 3 – Started my application January 13 …

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