Inactive status

I'm officially 'inactive' with Peace Corps until I show them that I've taken care of my financial obligations and/or have a plan to take care of them while I'm away. I am cautiously optimistic that, very soon, I'll be able to show PC that I'm financially clear. YAY!

Right now the Pacific Islands desk has my application but I think I'll get thrown back into the mix when I become active again. Often I am asked, "where do you want to go?" And my answer is, "I haven't been anywhere that Peace Corps goes so it's all new and therefore ok by me!"

As soon as I said it, I realized it was true. Any region/country is fine as long as I'll be at a teacher's college and training English teachers. I've stayed firm on the job description and flexible on the location so I think PC is happy.

PCV blog I like: http://onerevolution.net/

Peace Corps criticism

Interesting article written by a former Cameroon country director on the failed promises of the Peace Corps. I agree with him that sending untrained recent college graduates is a poor idea and I applaud PC's recent efforts to heavily recruit retirees. Also I agree with him about the need to measure success. 50 years and no assessment? That's disappointing.

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4295&page=0

[If the link doesn't work, go to foreignpolicy.com and search for 'Think Again: The Peace Corps' by Robert L. Strauss]

Fear

What is there to be scared of? I mean, really?