It's official. I have gone from Peace Corps trainee to Volunteer. I left my training site and am now in the village where I will serve for the next two years....
The End of PST + What’s Next?
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A Day in the Life: PST Edition
Peace Corps Pre-Service Training is two to three months (depending on your post) of intense, long days. I learned a lot during my PST through language...
Getting Settled: My First Weeks in Ukraine
Where do I even begin? So much has happened since my tearful goodbye to Music City on the morning of August 11th. I've been in Ukraine for over a month now,...
Peace Corps Medical Clearance Tips
You've stood out in the first round of applications, aced your interview, and now have received your invitation to serve. It's time for medical clearance....
Preparing for Peace Corps Service
In August 2018, I left home for Ukraine to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer. These are some of the feelings I recorded about how I was emotionally coping and...
5 Peace Corps Application Tips
Peace Corps is the toughest job you'll ever love. It is a 27 month assignment in a developing country, with a job in one of six sectors: education, health,...
Hi, I'm Sarah
Welcome to my oasis! I am a writer and budding entrepreneur with a love for caffeine, capital gains, and seeing the world. If I'm not writing, you can find me reading a good book, trying out a new vegan recipe, or adding to my coffee mug collection. My goal in life? To see every country in the world. Come along for the ride!