Crossing Cultures: Asian American volunteers in the Peace Corps
WanderingTheWorld.com - May, 2024 Newsletter
Discover the inspiring journeys of men and women in the Peace Corps in our Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month series, 'Crossing Cultures.' Celebrate their unique contributions. Volunteers like these help spread the word about America’s rich diveristy. And the Peace Corps could use even more. So, I’m excited to share these stories with you this month.
Lot’s of excitement this May here in Armenia too, including a visit by Peace Corps Director, Carol Spahn, for this year’s swearing-in. Plus, she’s coming to my school for a visit! And the school year is finishing up. So, be sure to check out my weekly “Tales from Armenia” blog/newsletter.
In this issue:
Crossing Cultures: Asian Americans in the Peace Corps
Jeff Crossing Cultures: an Chinese American in Nepal
Arina Crossing Cultures: an Hmong American in Armenia
Tenzin Crossing Cultures: An Tibetan American In Armenia
Katie Crossing Cultures: A Chinese American In Fiji
New posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Other posts at WanderingTheWorld.com
Personal Update from Armenia
Enjoy the newsletter!
Crossing Cultures: Asian Americans in the Peace Corps
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, we highlight the amazing stories and experiences of a few Asian American volunteers in the Peace Corps. Welcome to this series that looks at the incredible people who have embraced new challenges in very different cultures and made a lasting impact by volunteering their service.
This series shares the stories of Asian and Pacific Islander volunteers and looks at how their heritage shaped their service. Through conversations and actions, they inspire us to create a more connected, inclusive world for everyone.
Jeff Crossing Cultures: a Chinese American in Nepal
Get to know Jeff Zhou‘s incredible journey as a Peace Corps Food Security volunteer in Nepal. Learn about how Jeff and other Asian Americans are doing amazing things to help communities grow. Dive into his story and find out how service can change lives!
Arina Crossing Cultures: a Hmong American in Armenia
We're thrilled to introduce Arina Xiong, a Hmong American volunteer breaking barriers and making a difference in Armenia with the Peace Corps. Join us as we explore her motivations, service experience, and valuable advice for aspiring volunteers.
Tenzin Crossing Cultures: a Tibetan American In Armenia
Dive into the story of Tenzin Nyima, an Tibetan-American volunteer making a difference in Armenia with the Peace Corps! Join us as we explore his motivations, service experience, challenges, and legacy!
Katie Crossing Cultures: a Chinese American In Fiji
Discover the remarkable journey of Katie Zhao, an Chinese-American volunteer making a difference in Fiji with the Peace Corps! Join us as we explore her motivations, impact, personal growth, and advice for aspiring volunteers.
New Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Unlock LinkedIn: Showcase Soft Skills With Your Peace Corps Posts
The Peace Corps Wall: Overcoming Frustration and Renewing Your Purpose
Partner Reading: an Easy Way for Students to Improve Their English
Other Posts on WanderingTheWorld.com
Armenian Genocide Museum: Loss, Survival & Sharing the Story
Discover the solemn history at the Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan. Join us on a guided tour and learn from a PhD researcher's insights.
New Country Profiles Added: Guinea:
We continue to put together the most complete information source in one play for researching Peace Corps host countries. This month, we added Guinea. And more coming soon!
Personal Update
April has been a crazy month! It seems weather went from winter to summer without any spring temperatures. Already hot! But that also meant I was out on the mountain bike again. So much else: the new volunteers (A29s) did a week of practice teaching at my school; the Prime Minister of Armenia also came to our school; and I ran the 5K in the Yerevan Marathon along with more than a dozen other PCVs. And I know I’m probably forgetting something. Oh, and I moved in with a new host family!!!! And next month is going to be even crazier! So, better subscribe to my weekly blog newsletter so you don’t miss any of the juicy bits. :)
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A final word
"The Peace Corps is that brilliant invention that was created out of the restless, questing, visionary imagination of John F. Kennedy." - Bill Moyers