January 2025 Newsletter
WanderingTheWorld.com - All Things Peace Corps monthly newsletter
Well, another year done, and a new year ahead. And with a new year, comes new goals. And that holds true for WanderingTheWorld.com as well as me. I hope to write more useful content for you, as well as try to add some video content (especially with the interviews). Looking forward to hearing more of your stories, and also sharing some of my own. Wishing all PCVs everywhere a new year full of joy and happiness!
In this issue:
We now have over 100 subsribers!!! Thank you!!
The Life-Changing Magic of Morning Pages for Volunteer
How To Nail Your Peace Corps Motivation Statement
Preparing for the Peace Corps Interview Questions
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
Other posts at WanderingTheWorld.com
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Personal Update from Armenia
Enjoy the newsletter!
Announcement: We have over 100 subscribers!!
What a great gift for the end of the year. I am so grateful to everyone who subscribed - Peace Corps applicants, invitees, and volunteers. As of today’s post, we have 125 of you getting this newsletter in your email! And I hope that the next year will bring you even more useful posts for everyone! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The Life-Changing Magic of Morning Pages for Volunteer
🖋️🌄 Step into the world of morning pages – the secret weapon for Peace Corps volunteers. Transform your mornings, unleash creativity, and find solace amidst the challenges of service.
How To Nail Your Peace Corps Motivation Statement
Learn how to craft a compelling Peace Corps motivation statement. Get tips on showcasing your "why," relevant experiences, and readiness for service challenges.
Preparing for the Peace Corps Interview Questions
You can better prepare for the Peace Corps interview if you have some idea about what kind of questions they might ask. Here is a list of possible questions.
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
Other Posts on WanderingTheWorld.com
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Transforming Tough Times Into Opportunities In The Peace Corps
Lessons from Expats Show Volunteers How to Get More Out of Service
10 Pieces of Advice from Arnold's '77 Lessons at 77' for PCVs
Personal Update
Well, December brought in a lot of things. That’s an understatement. Besides cold winter weather and snow, it was also the end of the semester with all that entails. And of course there were the Christmas festivities. This year, I grew out my beard to play Santa Claus for all the kids - I had a blast. New Years in Armenia is a big multi-day feast, which reminded me of Thanksgiving in a lot of ways.
But looking forward to a lot of things in 2025. The new semester has started. Work on my grant project is starting to move forward. And I’ve applied to extend my service a 3rd year. So, still a lot to do here in Armenia.
You can find more about my day-to-day life at my Substack Armenia Blog
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