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Camel Bells Calling
Among the items that Martin Kaplan brought home from his Peace Corps service in the Somali Republic (1962–64) was a koor, or camel bell. Wooden bells like this one were...
Group Dynamics
Serving in Peace Corps is a transformative experience that often inspires a deep desire to stay connected and continue making a difference in the world. Undoubtedly, it’s only natural for...
Country Connections
For many Peace Corps Volunteers, the end of service and the return to the “real world” is a double-edged sword: we’re tired of stomach viruses and happy to once again...
Location, Location, Location
It’s early December in northern Florida, and the parking lot at John Wesley United Methodist Church is filled with shoppers from Tallahassee and the surrounding Big Bend region. They walk...
Common Cause
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers have many things in common: extraordinary experiences, deep friendships, and for many, a spirit of generosity that endures long after their service ends. Thankfully, there are...
Work Huddle
For many Peace Corps Volunteers closing out their service, returning to the United States can be an overwhelming experience. But two years of service in a host country cultivates a...
The Stream: Spring/Summer 2024
WorldView selects its favorite media across channels, and invites you to share yours at worldview@peacecorpsconnect.org Scroll Down to See: FILMS PODCASTS BOOKS FILMS: The Sympathizer (Max) Frida (Amazon Prime) The...
Why Graduate School?
Time moves fast and slow in the Peace Corps. There’s the blur of training, the slog of setting up at site, and then, just when things start clicking, the race...
A Leg Up
Before Taylor Majher decided to serve alongside Ministry of Agriculture representatives as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala, she was introduced to the wide-ranging benefits of service through a college...
Grad School Programs: International Affairs
In an era characterized by rapid globalization and shifting political landscapes, the importance of international affairs has never been more pronounced. Issues such as climate change, global health crises, economic...
