So here's the skinny...
I've been nominated to serve in the Carribean region. I just got my medical clearance, and my legal clearance taken care of. Currently I'm waiting to hear from my placement officer on where I'll actually be going. I'm dying with excitement. I check my toolkit on
www.peacecorps.gov everyday, waiting for that status change.
I know there are several members on this board that have served. Would you be so kind to share some advice with a prospective PCV, and let me know what your experience was like?
For those of you who are wondering what my experience has been so far. I applied in October. I was nominated by november, but it took me until February to get my medical stuff done. The interview wasn't a big deal, my recruiter and I had a blast, and he nominated me within several days. The medical clearance was harder. I'm a big guy, so I had some additional hurdles to jump through, but not anything that made it impossible for me to serve.
I received my medical clearance 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard from the placement people yet. I was supposed to leave May 31st, but don't know if they'll have the paperwork done by then.
In the meantime, I'm working out, brushing up on my spanish, picking up some french and substitute teaching. I'll be in the education branch, and feel pretty confident that when it's my time to get in front of my own classroom, I'll be pretty well prepared. If you've served, I would love to hear from some RPCVs.
Thanks,
Skettios