It feels like there are a million and one reasons not to volunteer abroad. Homesickness. High costs of travel. The need to work and make money....
My Best Moments from Volunteering Abroad
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4 Things to Consider Before Paying to Volunteer
I will never pay to volunteer again--and neither should you. And when I say "you," I'm talking about those that have traveled before extensively and have...
What to Know Before Your Medevac
"You're going on a medevac," were the last words I expected to hear when I started my Peace Corps journey. By the time I was placed on medevac, I'd been...
My Peace Corps MedEvac Story
My first job out of college was as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. However, my time there was cut extremely short due largely to safety reasons, and...
A Day in the Life of a Peace Corps Volunteer
My top pastime in the months leading up to my Peace Corps departure was reading blog posts about what Volunteers do every day. I was fascinated by each one's...
Peace Corps Packing List + Advice
I've packed up my belongings and moved multiple times. I've put four months' worth of clothes, books, makeup, you-name-it into one checked bag that weighed 48...
Peace Corps Timeline
The Peace Corps has streamlined its application process significantly in the past year. When I applied, there was an option to go anywhere, and an option to...
My Spring Break in Haiti and Why You Should Visit
As a college student that loved to travel, I went on a spring break trip to Haiti with my university. I have mixed feelings about the experience and about...
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!