Just curious...Travel to poverty stricken countries, be able to meet and help people everyday, live there for 2 years. The Peace Corps. also gives you free housing and weekly pay or "allowance", you also get vacations to visit back home.
All you need is a college diploma. Would you consider it?
2007-10-20 08:51:14 · 8 answers · asked by Satellite Eyes 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
definitely!! its such a perfect thing to do after college...helping people while travelling...what could be better? not to mention how much an experience like that can broaden our perspective about the world. what about you? would you join?
ps: let me know before you start the revolution...i need time to fix my hair ;----)
2007-10-20 09:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by what's that noise???? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've thought about it and researched it but in my life right now I couldn't. I'm in college and I live with my parents so that's a huge move. I would have to put my life on hold for two years although it is rewarding and looks darn good on a resume', still. Plus I love my family and to be out of contact with them for weeks and sometimes months at a time is scary. Also, the living conditions. You don't have a choice as to where you go so it could be in a remote village that has no electricity, no clean water, and is stricken with malaria. Or maybe you're assigned to a modern region, but there's constant fighting/warfare or genocide. It's risky. You do get like a week of vacation per year but that's not really a lot. Especially if your job is strenuous. Which I imagine it is. I think if you're in a position to do it, go for it. The Peace Corps is an amazing program because it helps those less fortunate around the world. Everyone is different, for some people the Peace Corps is life changing and it helps them see the important/valuable things in life before it's too late.
2016-05-23 22:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by paris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I would not. If I wanted an overseas adventure I would teach English in another country. Although both experiences will look good on a resume, teaching English pays GREAT, there are lots of jobs plus they provide free housing. I would not work for free, but that is because I need the money.
Also, I like to live in comfort and would not want to live in a hut or have to carry my water from a well.
2007-10-20 09:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by quirkyfunnyone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as n American I think it is my duty to my country to stay away from anything that has the word "Peace" in it.
2007-10-20 08:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Marshal Jed Cooper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to if I had to do over again.
2007-10-20 08:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by the_chief 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I would
2007-10-20 08:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way.
2007-10-20 08:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by Keith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.
2007-10-20 08:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋