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Peace Corps Colombia's online magazine. Movies, Books Music. Campo de la Cruz. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out. Notify me of new comments via email. We are your new ed...
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? Peace Corps updated their application process not too long ago, to make it quicker and less wait time throughout the process. I found it helpful to see other timelines, though many were for the older system. For anyone interested in the timeline of PCV admittance process, here is mine:. November and January 2013/2014:. April 21, 2015 (4:15pm). April 21, 2015 (4:18pm – fast! April 23, 2015:. Based on my initial Health History Form, I was t...
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One Year in Country | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? One Year in Country. January 12, 2017. January 11, 2016 I headed to Miami for Staging, the official start to becoming a Peace Corps trainee, or as our staff called us, aspirantes. January 12, 2016 we flew from Miami to Barranquilla, a trip shorter than the trip from Boston to Miami. In about 2 hours we went from U.S. soil to Colombia, from the cold of Massachusetts to the warmth of Florida to the heat of coastal Colombia. Having my interv...
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Mango Verde | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? November 23, 2016. Colombia opens up many opportunities to try new foods. There are a lot of delicious fruits here we don’t have in the States, as well as soups, queso costeño, and more. Some things I enjoy more than others. Today, I want to share my appreciation for one of my favorites: mango verde. Mangos grow on trees and my host family during training had a large mango tree in the backyard. It’s not uncommon to look up and s...You are...
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What is Peace Corps? | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? What is Peace Corps? Peace Corps was founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Peace Corps mission is to fulfill three goals:. To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. You can find out even more about:. Inspire and Won...
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Playing with Trompos | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? December 29, 2016. Leaving school the other day, a small group of kids were playing with trompos, small tops that they wrap string around and toss down to spin. When done right, they can pick them up while spinning and hold it in their hand. When really done right, they can even transfer them from hand to hand. It’s more difficult then you’d think. I need some more practice! One Year in Country →. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. You are comme...
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GLOWing with Pride | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? December 20, 2016. I can’t believe I fell behind on this one! I have been waiting to post about the community GLOW project…but now it’s been a month and a half, or so…. The important thing is, my GLOW girls (from the amazing camp held in June) completed their project! At first, it looked like this:. Through the struggles and accomplishments, it was a wonderful opportunity to work with these amazing young women! Playing with Trompos →.
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Packing List | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? What made the list? Good thing I am going to a hot climate! The complete list is below (below). When I was preparing to pack I searched out any packing lists I could find, so this is me paying it forward! Eagle Creek Packable Daypack – this thing is small, rolls up, and holds an impressive amount of things! Umbrella – Need this for the rain and the sun. It comes with me everywhere. Microfiber towel/facecloth – They dry so fast! Knitting n...
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Representing the United States | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? Representing the United States. November 21, 2016. As a Peace Corps volunteer, we represent the U.S. to our host countries. That’s no small task. It is something to be aware of anytime we are out and about in our communities, when we travel, or if we spend too long having down time in our rooms without getting out and getting involved. It’s part of the job. Yes Am I glad that there is not just one person with all the power? Yes However, w...
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Why Peace Corps? | Estoy Capaz!
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A 27 Month Peace Corps Adventure in Colombia. What is Peace Corps? This is a very common question…why Peace Corps? Depending on who is asking and how they feel, that question could be followed by a! Blog Posts Right to Your Inbox. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Travel Back in Time. The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps. Prepare for Take Off. January 12th, 2016.