| The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps: What to Know Before You Go Contributor(s): Banerjee, Dillon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580089704 ISBN-13: 9781580089708 Publisher: Ten Speed Press OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: In this candid guide, experienced Peace Corps volunteers give the complete lowdown on everything anyone needs to know before applying and volunteering, examining everything from the highly competitive application process to living like a local to Peace Corps rules and policy. The only handbook of its kind, this pragmatic manual provides answers that cant be found anywhere else. Containing the latest information and resources on Peace Corps programs, this is an essential reference for anyone contemplating the toughest job youll ever love. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Volunteer Work - Travel | Reference - General - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 361.6 |
| LCCN: 2008043720 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.1" W x 9.02" (0.66 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: So, you want to join the Peace Corps . . . If you are interested in joining the Peace Corps, you probably have questions that run the gamut from What is the application process like? to Is the Peace Corps effective as a development agency? In this updated second edition, former Peace Corps volunteer Dillon Banerjee shares candid facts and insights about the experience in a practical question-and-answer format. With input from recently returned volunteers who served across the globe, this thorough guide presents valuable information including: - What Peace Corps recruiters look for in your application- Items you should--and shouldn't---pack for your two-year trip- Useful gadgets and technology that help volunteers stay connected from far away- Real answers to personal questions about culture shock, safety, dating, homesickness, and more Whether you're thinking of joining or have already been accepted and are preparing to leave, The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps will help equip you for the unique challenges and rewards of the volunteer experience, regardless of your program area or country assignment. It's essential reading for anyone interested in the toughest job you'll ever love. |