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How is the peace corps and how can I help?

I am very much interested in joining the peace corps, but a little afraid. I've researched the peace corps site and read the responses on yahoo, but I haven't an ideal of how it really is. I really want to travel and help people and just experience living in a different culture, but I would like to know the conditions in which we'll live and work. I know it won't be luxiorous, to the standards that Americans are used to, but how are they? I've studied abroad in Mexico for 3 months and I'm not afraid experiencing new things. Also, I'm a travel and tourism major and a minor in Spanish and journalism. How can I help the peace corps?

Public Comments

1. It is a very, very job. Why do you think more people sigh up.
   
   I sadmire your selflessness.
   
   Power to the people
2. I havent served but one person I know that has said it was a rewarding experience that she wouldnt trade for the world. It made her more thankful for what she has. She also mentioned that it was a lot of hard work and that she didnt want to ever forget the experience-she recommended it to others and formed a bond with the villagers and the volunteers which mad her sad to leave
   
   
   
   i hope this helps but maybe someone who has done it will reply to your question.
   
   
   
   i do agree with the other person; it is a selfless thing to do and you should be proud of yourself. studying abroad is also a big deal and that gives you an advantage of over some others who have not traveled in a group situation.
3. www.peacecorpsjournals.com
   
   This site offers a listing of journals kept by past, current and future peace corps volunteers by region.
   
   The living conditions very tremendously by region. You could be living in a mud hut without electricity or running water in parts of Africa or in a small apartment in Eastern Europe. Volunteers in parts of Latin and South America live with a host family for the entire tour.
   
   It really does vary greatly.
   
   As a travel and tourism major, you would be able to help in community development or to teach English as a second major. If you decided that this was something that you were willing to do and you qualify, they will find something for you to do.
   
   Anyway, I recommend reading some of the journals from different regions to see what living conditions are like.
   
   Good luck in making your decision!