Every Peace Corps Volunteer has his or her own reasons for joining the organization. The most common connection in reasons among them is "to make a difference". If you've read the 60-page Black American Peace Volunteer e-book I published a few months back then you would have certainly received a more candid insight as to what types of "differences" our brothers and sisters are … [Read more...]
A Global Citizen
Today's edition of the Black American Expat series interviews Myeisha! Mrs. Benshemesh is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former director of an international volunteer organization and shares her life as a "global citizen"! If you have any questions for Myeisha, please leave them in the comments below! 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Myeisha Benshemesh and I … [Read more...]
English Opens Doors
Hey guys! I want to introduce to my amiga Christine! I am so happy to finally have the chance to share her with all of you :) Visionary, inspiring, and fellow Jamerican (Jamaican American haha) are a few words I would use to describe her. We met in Boston back in 2009 while pursuing our graduate studies. I'm excited for her to talk about her experience with the English Opens … [Read more...]
Penn State to Morocco
1. Please introduce yourself My name is Daviyion Johnson and I am a currently serving volunteer in Morocco with Peace Corps. Prior to this I worked at Penn State University in residence life. I have my BA in Interpersonal Communications and MA in Student Affairs and Higher Education. 2. What sparked your interest in joining the Peace Corps? … [Read more...]
Life in Belize
For those readers that are considering joining Peace Corps after completing a Master's degree, Sameera would be a great contact for you! Read on to hear about her life in Belize! 1. Please introduce yourself. I’m Sameera, I’m 25 years old and I love travel. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to an African American mother and a Somali immigrant father. Since I was very … [Read more...]
Life in Morocco
The love that the Peace Corps Volunteers of Morocco have been showing this project is amazing! Dominic is currently serving in a village named Zagora and hales from North Carolina. His story embodies the significance that travel has on changing your life, if you allow it ;-) Read on about his life in Morocco. 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Dominic Cherod … [Read more...]
Life in Ethiopia
1. Please introduce yourself. How to introduce yourself, without sounding like you are signing up for OKCupid? Here is my attempt. I am a recently Returned Food Security Peace Corps Volunteer; I served in rural Ethiopia and collaborated with key government officials and community members to establish a small-scale garden project with female headed households to improve … [Read more...]
Living in West Africa
Carla's story interestingly explains how her experiences in Liberia as a student and living in South Korea lead her to become Peace Corps. Check out more below on living in west Africa! 1. Please introduce yourself "My name is Carla Camille Whyte and I am a Brooklyn native. I studied Sociology during my undergraduate years at Lehman College, one of the senior colleges … [Read more...]
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
I am so happy to share this interview with you all from Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Byron! He's served not once but TWICE and has tons of amazing memories. Check out the interview below: 1. Please introduce yourself. I'm Byron L. Williams: a father, a husband, a two-time Peace Corps Volunteer. … [Read more...]
Anazette in Korea
Back in 2011 when I was a fresh faced English teacher just getting my bearings in South Korea, I met Anazette a fellow EPIK teacher. At the time she was already starting her second year and proved to be a great resource for getting acclaimed to my new life in Ulsan. She offered great advice on fun things to do in Seoul as well as entertaining activities to do with young … [Read more...]