Berline Exume, 130 TESS Upon arriving to my school, the first thing I asked for was a classroom or anything that could potentially be used as one. More than anything, I knew […]
Creating a Safe and Colorful Environment for Students
Surviving the Post-Reconnect Blues
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 […]
Lessons from My Thai Aerobics Class
Barbara Allen, 129 TESS Things I am learning in my Thai ladies aerobics class: The distinction between humility and shame. I think it starts with the clothes. Here, they are sort of […]
Single and Surviving
Alex Cotrufello, 129 YinD Hello, readers. I suspect most of you taking the time to read this article are currently serving as volunteers in Thailand, we’ve probably already talked about this topic […]
Most Bang for Your Baht: Saving and Spending in the Peace Corps
Kayla McCabe, 129 YinD Well, April is here. Depending on where you are in your service this either means bpit term and the chance to travel or your first full month at […]
What It’s Like to Be Home
Linzee Prescott, RPCV Group 126 Let me tell you how great it is to drive, how beautiful it is to go out and eat ANYTHING I would like at ANYTIME. However, let […]
What I Learned From the Peace Corps
Howard Williams, Country Director, Peace Corps Thailand, 2015- present Hi, all. The Sticky Rice editors asked me to write something about myself. It’s not easy – where to start, what to say, […]
Final Advice
Kayla McCabe, 129 YinD It’s finally happening!! In just a few short days you will all be in Thailand and I think I speak for everyone over here when I say we […]
Now What?: Initial Advice for New Volunteers
Kayla McCabe, 129 TCCS Hello Peace Corps Thailand Group 130 and welcome to Sticky Rice! This online magazine is used by volunteers in country to share tips and experiences, but I will […]
5 Ways to Get Out of a Funk
Olivia McGeever, 128 TCCS 1. Show Gratitude “When there’s gratitude, there’s no anger, there’s no fear.” – Tony Robbins Incorporate some gratitude in your day. I keep a gratitude jar on my […]
Take It As It Is
Michael “Beaux” Mudd, 128 TCCS When I decided to accept the invitation to serve in Thailand, I knew some of the challenges that would be presented to me; namely, adjusting to the […]
Live
Taylor Valencia, 127 TCCS Adapting is hard *AF* sometimes. Getting used to the fact that I am going home soon and will begin graduate school has had me cheesing like a fool […]
Toward Forward: Words of Wisdom for New Volunteers
Lauren Breland, 126 YinD, Recipient of the 2016 John F. Kennedy Service Award I was asked to write a few words offering antidotes and reflections on my service, and/or speak to your […]
A Story to Leave With
Ty Miranda, 127 YinD For the past two years, I wrote a lot for Sticky Rice. I wrote about beauty, health, running, food, dogs, and more. I have also created videos for […]
Chiang Mai: Vegetarian Mecca
Ty Miranda, 127 YinD At the beginning of 2016, I decided to become a vegetarian. Now, let’s not get into why or how or all that important stuff, but just know that […]
