Pre-Departure Training

So I'm in DC doing pre-departure training and it's going really well. My group is great so far with so many talented, well traveled, experienced, passionate people. This part of training is just covering the basics of the Peace Corps mission, important policies, safety/security essentials, and a preview of what in-country training will entail.

So far, everything confirms my decision to join the Peace Corps. I really appreciate the three goals of the organization which are: meet other countries' desires for trained people, increase the understanding of Americans abroad, and increase the understanding of other countries in America. There is a big emphasis on the wonderful buzz word of SUSTAINABLE development...meaning that the projects rely on local resources and empower local people and that the projects don't stop when we leave, but can be sustained and continued without outside assistance. Sounds like a pretty good ideal.

Thank you to everyone who pays federal taxes for making this experience possible for me!!!!