Thank you. My father was PC director in Afghanistan, 1962 - 1966 (Pop was fluent in Farsi). My brother was a PCV in Malawi and our daughter was a PCV in Mauritania. What all of them talked about when they reflected on their service was that they probably learned way more than they ever imparted to the locals. By this they meant learning, understanding, appreciating, and coming to respect cultures well well beyond their own. And this was reciprocal. People in these countries came to learn about and understand that Americans are not necessarily what is conveyed by its government or the media.
I have listened to many of the stories on the My Peace Corps Story podcast. Each one is unique and has lessons to take away from each episode. Hoping there is a continuation of more episodes some day. Thanks again!
Thanks! It was a great project, and one that I often consider revisiting. With all my other projects going on, however, the time isn't right. But it definitely has been one of the more worthwhile things I've done.
i am 30 and thinking about doing this, i am at the point if my life where i feel like my purpose is to help others n not so much climb the ladders of status in america
I highly recommend it. I’m 36 and while my job is fulfilling (most of the time) and tries to do good, I am working to make my life more like it was in Peace Corps.
Your time there sounds wonderful, i still hope to do the same one day :-) Also really like your declutter video, the rest isn’t for me but i wanted to share some love!
Thank you. My father was PC director in Afghanistan, 1962 - 1966 (Pop was fluent in Farsi). My brother was a PCV in Malawi and our daughter was a PCV in Mauritania. What all of them talked about when they reflected on their service was that they probably learned way more than they ever imparted to the locals. By this they meant learning, understanding, appreciating, and coming to respect cultures well well beyond their own. And this was reciprocal. People in these countries came to learn about and understand that Americans are not necessarily what is conveyed by its government or the media.
☺️
I have listened to many of the stories on the My Peace Corps Story podcast. Each one is unique and has lessons to take away from each episode. Hoping there is a continuation of more episodes some day. Thanks again!
Thanks! It was a great project, and one that I often consider revisiting. With all my other projects going on, however, the time isn't right. But it definitely has been one of the more worthwhile things I've done.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks Tyler. Your experience wasn’t that different from mine when I served as a PCV in Burkina in 1985. I had a moto, no cell phones. 😊
i am 30 and thinking about doing this, i am at the point if my life where i feel like my purpose is to help others n not so much climb the ladders of status in america
I highly recommend it. I’m 36 and while my job is fulfilling (most of the time) and tries to do good, I am working to make my life more like it was in Peace Corps.
very cool dude-thanks for your service
Thanks! ❤
You speak truth. RPCV Honduras ‘84-87.
Thanks! It must have been wild to serve in the 80s. I was in PC just as some people started having limited internet access in their communities.
Thank You & God Bless 🙏
Your time there sounds wonderful, i still hope to do the same one day :-) Also really like your declutter video, the rest isn’t for me but i wanted to share some love!
Thank you. I appreciate it and yes, my video topics have jumped around as I find my voice and focus. Wish you the best!
I'm planning on volunteering thru world packers cause I can't volunteer long-term but wow I'm planning on volunteering in kamkuma camp kenya ,
I really wanna do it.
What camera did you use to take all these pictures???
I had a Canon 50D in Peace Corps, with a 50mm and 28-135mm lens.
West Africa I gave no idea -Ghana
👍🏼
Appreciate it!