You should make more videos! It is my absolute dream to teach kindergarten in the peace corps. Hopefully I will get to be somewhere in Africa, that is my ultimate goal. But of course, I want to be wherever God needs me, so who knows! I would totally watch more of your videos 😉😉
E vei na nomu koro, Emily? My (first) wife and I were in Peace Corps 4, 1970-71, in Laselevu, in the interior of Viti Levu. Looks like you were on the dry side or in a drier area than ours: we averaged about 240" of rain per year! And we were in elementary education--no kindergarten then! She taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I taught 5th and 6th. We lived in a traditional bure, but even in our village, which was remote (2-4 hours upriver in one of those long, narrow boats, depending on load and river level), tin roofs and woven bamboo walls were replacing that older architecture. And we socialized with the people in the village and with each other" the two single guys who had a year each as PCVs before us left because they couldn't handle the isolation. Did you have friends in the village?
You're awesome and I'm so jealous. They denied me because of no volunteer exp., and then I volunteered with everything, settled on the Red Cross. Now, I'm employed, but some day.
So I'm considering going into the Peace Corps, would you recommend it? Does it get too lonely, or is it hard to adjust back to life in America? Did you stay busy enough day to day?
I would recommend it. Peace Corps helps with all of that you have computers to talk to family and friends and they give you alot of money to transition back home afterwards. She probably did, you work 40 hrs a week like a full time job. You'll love it!
How was your overall experience living/working in Fiji? Like clothing, food, reading, internet, etc? I plan on applying to be placed in Fiji and I just want to know a little but more. Thanks.
John Robert I was about an hour and half bus ride from the closest volunteer. I would usually see other peace corps once a month but sometimes more or less. Most of my projects I did by myself but we did do larger project together, such as camp glow. But it really varies depending on volunteers and volunteer sites. Volunteers who work at larger offices, such as education office or hospitals may work with volunteers who are in rural site of their district. I hope that answers your question!
You should make more videos! It is my absolute dream to teach kindergarten in the peace corps. Hopefully I will get to be somewhere in Africa, that is my ultimate goal. But of course, I want to be wherever God needs me, so who knows! I would totally watch more of your videos 😉😉
Thank you so much, I understand the Fiji life.
E vei na nomu koro, Emily? My (first) wife and I were in Peace Corps 4, 1970-71, in Laselevu, in the interior of Viti Levu. Looks like you were on the dry side or in a drier area than ours: we averaged about 240" of rain per year! And we were in elementary education--no kindergarten then! She taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I taught 5th and 6th. We lived in a traditional bure, but even in our village, which was remote (2-4 hours upriver in one of those long, narrow boats, depending on load and river level), tin roofs and woven bamboo walls were replacing that older architecture. And we socialized with the people in the village and with each other" the two single guys who had a year each as PCVs before us left because they couldn't handle the isolation. Did you have friends in the village?
Such a beautiful Soul. Thank you for sharing.
Qasenivuli...bula sia.You must have enjoyed your time here in Fj
You're awesome and I'm so jealous. They denied me because of no volunteer exp., and then I volunteered with everything, settled on the Red Cross. Now, I'm employed, but some day.
awesome upload im thinking of joining in a few years if i dont have a kid
Great to see voivoi at the back for weaving mats.
So I'm considering going into the Peace Corps, would you recommend it? Does it get too lonely, or is it hard to adjust back to life in America? Did you stay busy enough day to day?
I would recommend it. Peace Corps helps with all of that you have computers to talk to family and friends and they give you alot of money to transition back home afterwards. She probably did, you work 40 hrs a week like a full time job. You'll love it!
I see lauhala in the background! Do you weave?
this is definitely in Vanualevu ! I can tell by the bus.
I'm thinking of joining do you have any tips or recommendations?
How was your overall experience living/working in Fiji? Like clothing, food, reading, internet, etc? I plan on applying to be placed in Fiji and I just want to know a little but more. Thanks.
To answer your question on Fiji, I'd imagine this is a remote village.
Parmod Enterprises?? Vanualevu???
I’m really thinking about applying. Any advice?
Do you work with or see other peace corps volunteers or is it just you alone?
John Robert I was about an hour and half bus ride from the closest volunteer. I would usually see other peace corps once a month but sometimes more or less. Most of my projects I did by myself but we did do larger project together, such as camp glow. But it really varies depending on volunteers and volunteer sites. Volunteers who work at larger offices, such as education office or hospitals may work with volunteers who are in rural site of their district. I hope that answers your question!
how often do you get to fly back home?
I went home one time during my two years. It really depends on the person but most people only go home once.
Vancouver Washington!!
WTH is a peace Corp, what do you guys do
Alokoa Akau they incorporate peace son
thank you!! this was good :)))
Maureen S thank you! It was fun to make!
Hope u make more vlogs!
Thats where i wanted to go
I Love God
Say Hello to my cousin Dennis McMahon!
SPEAK LOUDER!!!!
She’s too happy. PCMO needs to do a drug screen.
Hahaha no way