McKenzie Paterson and Yaneth Peña Sometimes as Peace Corps Volunteers it feels like we’re powerless in making an impact on the things happening back home in the United States. We read the news, […]
Alex Cotrufello, 129 YinD I didn’t grow up with a religion, unless you count the collective mass of spiritual influences my mother brought into our home during my childhood. Some of the […]
Rae Richards, 129 TESS Welcome to a column meant to explore the highs and lows of Peace Corps volunteer life—in Thailand and beyond! Each month, we highlight a current Peace Corps Volunteer […]
Theresa Kozelka, 129 YinD I have never considered myself much of a “crier.” Although my friends who studied abroad with me might disagree after helping me through my first long-distance relationship. However, […]
Voices presented by PSDN (Peer Support Diversity Network) is a series of video and written interviews highlighting the intersection between PCVs and RPCVs of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds and their service in Thailand. […]
Carly Allard, 129 YinD Card games have become an almost daily occurrence at my house. Uno, Phase 10, Spot It, Go Fish; we play ‘em all. I try to reign in my […]
Genevieve Montreuil, 129 YinD It was your average Sunday afternoon in rural Thailand; I took my usual 8km bike ride in 100 degree heat, to sip on a sugar laden iced latte, […]
Audrey Ardine, 129 TESS This is the story of how Kru Audee fell into the flooded river. For most, rainy season has been in full swing. But here in the deep south […]
Meghan McCabe, Sister of Peace Corps Volunteer Kayla McCabe I have been lucky enough to have had several opportunities to travel the world. I have experienced different cultures, languages, and lifestyles and […]
Bigger Than Boxes presented by GAD (Gender and Development Committee) Rae Richards, 129 TESS Introduction What is literacy and why is it life-changing? Literacy includes the ability to read and write, certainly, but […]
Celete Kato, 129 TESS Captain is 3 years old. He is new so he wasn’t around for my first year here. Upon meeting me for the first time, Captain promptly yelled across […]
Cat Nightengale, 129 YinD Meditation always sounds like a good idea when I’m stressed out or feeling off, but when I sit down in a “quiet” room, I start to notice how […]
Michael Marano, 129 TESS River rise, carry me back home. I cannot remember the way. River rise, carry me back home. I surrender today. – India.Arie After years of drifting, too afraid […]
Chandler Smith, 129 TESS Last week, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, one of two major Islamic holidays, that honors the willingness of Ibraham to sacrifice his son at God’s command. […]
Presented by PSDN (Peer Support Diversity Network) The period following Reconnect, a 10-day training that happens during our 7th month in Thailand, can be rough for many Peace Corps Volunteers. In an effort […]
Peace Corps Thailand Magazine 