Ashley Dezen, 126 The purpose of Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) is to encourage and empower young women to become active citizens by building their self-esteem and confidence. Increasing their self-awareness, […]
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Job Interview After Peace Corps
Madeleine Aggeler, 126 The following is a transcript of an RPCV interviewing for a job at a small company in her home town. Mr. Smith: Hello, welcome. RPCV: Thank you […]
When Thailand Drives You Crazy, Go Abroad
Ryan Stannard, 126 For the majority of Peace Corps Volunteers in Thailand, this is our first time living in Asia. Asia, a term that tends to be oversimplified in the United States, […]
Bangkok: How to Supuuuuhhhh Balance Routine and Space
Christiana Lang, 126 The word super, and the word hero are separately my least favorite – when spoken with the Thai accent English uptick…likesuchas “Supuhhhhhh” and “Hee-rooohhh”. I can’t deal. Since we […]
Funding Peace Corps
J.M. Ascienzo, 124 J.M. Ascienzo was a Peace Corps Thailand 124 volunteer. He initially served in Nan Province, and then spent his 3rd year extension in Nakhon Sri Thammart. In July he […]
Vegetarian in Thailand
Spook Edwards, 126 Thailand might just be the best place I can imagine to transition to vegetarianism. Not only is it easy to avoid drive-thrus and cheap, greasy delivery food (because it’s […]
Regional Mental Health Officer Priscilla Schulz
Erin Capina, 127 Note: Interview answers are not verbatim but rather a summary because interview was conducted over the phone What did your job as part of the counseling and outreach unit […]
Wintersweet
Kelly Branyik, China The sky is grey, the air damp, and a stinging cold bites at my cheeks making them a rosy pink color. I sniff in the runny nose driven by […]
Pretty Pink, Baby Blue
Matthew Carlos Fontana, 126 Everyday around noon in my village all of the men and women in the office come together for a very hallowed and well-practiced tradition, one that all Thai […]
September Top 40
America’s Top 40 .:September 2015:. Song– Artist Can’t Feel My face- The Weekend Cheerleader- Omi Lean On feat. DJ Snake & MO- Major Lazer Good For You- Selena Gomez Bad Blood feat. […]
PCV Site Observation
Madeleine Aggeler, 126 In an effort to better understand the day to day life of Peace Corps Volunteers around the world, Peace Corps has sent out staff to observe volunteers at their […]
Warden System
Andrew Snyder, 126 Have you ever wondered what the warden does? Why do we pester you about letting us know when you travel? Why does the Duty Officer need to be informed? […]
You Look Thai: Reflections on Being Asian-American in Thailand
Erin Capina, 127 For many white volunteers, living in Thailand is their first experience as a minority, sticking out in ways they never did back in America. This is not the case […]
What’s in your fridge?
Ty Miranda, 127 I finally gave in. Last week, I bought myself a fridge after living four months on my own without one. I thought I could do it. I thought I […]
Camp GLOW 2558
Khao Rai Sub Da With sincerest warmth, the Camp GLOW team would like to invite you, a Thai counterpart and six of your students to a 5-day, 5-night camp celebrating, encouraging and […]
