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Foreword | p. 9 |
Introduction: What is the Peace Corps? | p. 13 |
A President's Idealistic Legacy | p. 13 |
A Thumbnail Sketch of Peace Corps History | p. 14 |
Management and Support | p. 14 |
The Present Day Peace Corps | p. 16 |
The Benefits of Joining the Peace Corps | p. 19 |
Letting Experience Re-grind Your Lens | p. 19 |
Building Your Résumé | p. 22 |
A Better Shot at a Federal Job | p. 23 |
An Edge for Getting into Graduate School | p. 24 |
Help with Student Loan Debt | p. 25 |
Free Health Care | p. 26 |
So Many Ways to Serve | p. 27 |
Education Requirements to Join the Peace Corps | p. 28 |
Education | p. 28 |
Youth Development | p. 30 |
Community Development | p. 31 |
Environmental Education | p. 31 |
Conservation and Park Management | p. 32 |
Environmental Engineering | p. 32 |
Business | p. 32 |
Agriculture | p. 34 |
Health | p. 36 |
HIV/AIDS Outreach | p. 37 |
Information Technology | p. 38 |
Food Security | p. 38 |
A Snapshot of Peace Corps Regions | p. 39 |
Volunteers of Many Stripes | p. 43 |
Volunteers with Work Experience | p. 43 |
Volunteers with Associate's Degrees | p. 44 |
Volunteers of Various Races | p. 44 |
LGBT Volunteers | p. 45 |
Spouses Serving Together | p. 45 |
Mature Volunteers | p. 45 |
What the Peace Corps Asks of Volunteers | p. 49 |
A Willingness to Leave Home for 27 Months of Service | p. 49 |
A Strong Desire to Improve the Lives of Others | p. 50 |
A Willingness to Establish and Maintain Trusting Relationships with Members of Your Host Community | p. 50 |
Adherence to Peace Corps Rules and Laws of the Host Country; Caution in Matters of Health and Safety | p. 51 |
A Willingness to Go on Any Assignment | p. 51 |
A Commitment to Accurately and Respectfully Portray Residents of Your Host Country Upon Your Return to the United States | p. 52 |
Do You Have a Chance to be Hired for the ôToughest Jobö? | p. 55 |
Basic Requirements | p. 55 |
What Makes Some Applicants Shine? | p. 56 |
Taking the Language Proficiency Exam | p. 57 |
The Application Process in a Nutshell | p. 59 |
Choosing a Field for Service | p. 64 |
Where in the World You Could Go | p. 65 |
Determining What You Want | p. 65 |
Learning from Previous Travels | p. 66 |
Call in Some Advisers | p. 67 |
Rating Your Requirements | p. 67 |
How to Apply | p. 68 |
Application Time | p. 68 |
When Will You Set Off on Your Journey? | p. 68 |
Alternatives to the Peace Corps | p. 71 |
Why the Peace Corps Might Pass You By | p. 71 |
Evaluating an Alternative Program | p. 71 |
Short Stints | p. 72 |
Spring Break Programs | p. 72 |
Becoming an Exchange Student | p. 73 |
People to People Ambassador Programs | p. 74 |
Protecting Yourself from Crime | p. 77 |
Crime Statistics | p. 78 |
It Pays to Know Your Neighbors | p. 78 |
Where There is No 9-1-1 | p. 79 |
What to Watch Out for When You are in | p. 80 |
Medical Concerns | p. 81 |
Medical Statistics | p. 81 |
HIV/AIDS | p. 81 |
Relationships with Locals | p. 82 |
Medical Care | p. 82 |
Eating Safely | p. 83 |
What to Watch Out for When You are in | p. 83 |
Packing and Training | p. 85 |
Take it or Leave It? | p. 86 |
Learning the Language and Culture | p. 86 |
Practical Guidance and Technical Training | p. 87 |
Living In-country | p. 89 |
Housing Arrangements | p. 89 |
Doing the Dirty Work | p. 90 |
Corps Cuisine | p. 90 |
Pets | p. 91 |
Connecting with Your Host Community | p. 91 |
Peace Corps Paychecks | p. 94 |
Technology | p. 95 |
Connecting With Other PCVs | p. 95 |
Keeping in Touch With Loved Ones at Home | p. 96 |
Traveling | p. 97 |
Working In-country | p. 99 |
Punching the Peace Corps Time Clock | p. 99 |
Becoming Your Own Boss | p. 99 |
Frequently Asked Questions | p. 99 |
Subsets of Peace Corps Volunteers | p. 103 |
Who Volunteers? | p. 103 |
Readjusting to Life in the States | p. 107 |
Common Stresses of Readjustment | p. 107 |
Keeping in Touch With Other RPCVs | p. 108 |
Keeping in Touch With Locals | p. 108 |
After Settling | p. 109 |
Updating Your Résumé | p. 111 |
How will the Peace Corps Help You Get Your Foot in the Door? | p. 111 |
Getting into Grad School with Your Peace Corps Experience | p. 113 |
Carrying on the Peace Corps Mission | p. 115 |
Conclusion | p. 121 |
Glossary | p. 123 |
Overview of Countries of Service | p. 125 |
Africa | p. 126 |
Asia | p. 192 |
The Caribbean | p. 215 |
Central America and Mexico | p. 231 |
Eastern Europe and Central Asia | p. 259 |
North Africa and the Middle East | p. 288 |
Pacific Islands | p. 295 |
South America | p. 309 |
Bibliography | p. 329 |
Author Biography | p. 331 |
Index | p. 333 |
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