I served in Peace Corps Kosovo--a lot of what these PCVs are saying rings true! We were told our deal was Posh Corps, but every placement has it's unique challenges. Peace Corps Volunteers are part of a special club. Love you all!
The best Ambassadors of the USA to other nations of the world are not the politically connected wealthy Turist, who probably keep the government not at ease, preparing a military take over every now and then. I am one who enjoyed and benefited from the teachings of the peace corp volunteers, who worked hard for a pocket money. One made a basket ball court & have a competitive student teacher teams that attracted fans. He was a good player & his wife was the most deadly three pointers. Another built together with his student he help; a small brick house of a show case. It was to be used by the student until he graduates & was to go to the landlord. It was a great & unforgetable experience for them & for us. We loved & respected them & they lived in a relatively peaceful environment. THANKS
Love this. I studied abroad in South Africa a couple years ago and am about to be in Colombia for Peace Corps. This is spot on with the resource allocation and how the problems of the world are not the same always as “your parents peace corps” thank you.
Wow... What an incredible and beautifully made documentary!! Everyone needs to watch this documentary, so insightful, genuine, and candid! I will be joining the Peace Corps in China in 2 months...
As a Liberian Peace Corps volunteer... Ive learned that the local people had no desire to change... they had a great life...easy life. Who is it to say as a Peace Corps volunteer we should go to another country and try to change their way of life ? Myself....I was happy living their life !
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I finished my two years was ready to sign up for another two years.....however the overthrow of the government changed my mind. Rather unstable times ua-cam.com/video/Pg0eHAhCJ-w/v-deo.html
This is such a great insight. I watched a video from another UA-camr who did his service in Liberia and he was saying the same thing. Everyone was so happy with what they had. And he was more changed by the experience, instead of them being changed by his presence.
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I spent two years in Liberia......from 1978 to 1980 The turbulent time was during the overthrow of Tolbert. A video.... while I visited Monrovia. A life changing event !! ua-cam.com/video/LxbmJKCzNvE/v-deo.html
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I spent two years in Liberia......from 1978 to 1980 The turbulent time was during the overthrow of Tolbert. A video.... while I visited Monrovia. A life changing event !! ua-cam.com/video/LxbmJKCzNvE/v-deo.html
As a former Peace Corps volunteer to Liberia Africa...... I soon learned " most " Peace Corps volunteers spend more time with other Peace Corps volunteers then the local people they came to help / serve. This is so sad ! The Peace Corps volunteer never learns to become part of the real life in the peoples life of that country !
I watched the entire documentary, Thank you for making this! I was accepted into the Peace Corps Mozambique program a week ago! In the description section, it was mentioned that while modernity spreads to capitol cities, rural villages are often slow to develop due to cultural factors. With this being said, do you think a program similar to Peace Corps (which sends professionals from both developed and developing countries to rural areas in the U.S.) would be effective? Obviously no society is perfect, but could the U.S. also benefit from highly skilled volunteers around the world?
My parents joined the PC in 1970. At that time PC accepted families with older children. I was 14 when the 3 of us left for Colombia. We lived there for our 2 years of service. I worked with a fellow PCV in our community, at an orphanage. Life changing is an understatement. I was 14 yrs old....
I was PCVL Colombia 62-64. Singles trained in language, on Indian Tribal Communities of Arizona and “Drown-Proofed” in ocean of Puerto Rico AND matched with wealthy family to share your life in remote villages.
It kind of is, a peace corps recruiter told me that 90 percent of those accepted are graduates with a 4 year degree, and that even with 5 years or more of work experience, that you have very low chances of being accepted as a volunteer. Then she sent me a list of volunteer programs that have less requirements. Oh well, guess some of us arent good enough to help. Seems pretty posh and arrogant to me.
WOW, a real toilet with real water AND hot water. We had one septic water pump for the whole village and holes in the ground. No electric, no phones, no swimming pools. Posh.
Hello, I am going to a informational session in September, any suggestions on types of questions I should bring with me? Thx and amazing job with the documentary!
Thanks for watching Leslie. If you have a specific type of work you'd like to do during service, I would ask which countries have the best placements for that kind of work. The application process is getting better, but I hear it's still a bit cumbersome. Hang in there.
Posh Corps seems to be relative to each situation as the volunteer on the coast said. I’m an RPCV Honduras ‘84-‘87. We thought PCVs in Costa Rica were in Posh Corps because they had running water and electricity. I thought my future wife was Posh Corps because she lived in the capital and had daily water and electricity and got a higher living allowance. Lol. It’s all relative.
2 cents worth..........Very difficult to teach poetry where the students cannot identify with the subject of the poetry!!! Better to find things written by South African writers where the kids can envisage the landscape and the internal conversation of the poet. E. g. Wordsworth's daffodils, when students don't know a daffodil from a donkey is a waste of time IMHO. In these circumstances, why teach poetry at all? Maybe spend more time on English vocabulary and comprehension...............Very frustrating for students and teachers.
Thanks for watching Linda. Students in South Africa do read South African literature, but English language poetry is also in the curriculum. Often the assigned poems are beyond the language abilities of most students, but the students featured at the end of the film are a special advanced class at that school. They're preparing for national senior certificate exams and poetry is a part of the exam.
i struggle with this...i want to travel + “serve” but i don’t agree with what the corps’ defines as service and i don’t want to spread the US’ imperialist values. there is so much wrong with our country that gets blindly exported. what are your thoughts?
lol funny u ask this now--a Black woman peace corps alum recently (w/i the last 2 weeks) told me that this corps changed her life, so im reconsidering after some time saying 'hell naw'. i did do an americorps service term that transformed me, though; highly recommend the domestic service domain of the corps world if you're still interested in a service-based experience + have qualms with imperialism lol@@rookas6274
This is such a beautiful experience. What an opportunity for growth and world change. ❤
I served in Peace Corps Kosovo--a lot of what these PCVs are saying rings true! We were told our deal was Posh Corps, but every placement has it's unique challenges. Peace Corps Volunteers are part of a special club. Love you all!
Did you face any challenges
Thank you much for this documentary! Thought I would only watch a few minutes but I ended up finishing it all in one sitting. Again, thanks!
The best Ambassadors of the USA to other nations of the world are not the politically connected wealthy Turist, who probably keep the government not at ease, preparing a military take over every now and then.
I am one who enjoyed and benefited from the teachings of the peace corp volunteers, who worked hard for a pocket money. One made a basket ball court & have a competitive student teacher teams that attracted fans. He was a good player & his wife was the most deadly three pointers. Another built together with his student he help; a small brick house of a show case. It was to be used by the student until he graduates & was to go to the landlord.
It was a great & unforgetable experience for them & for us. We loved & respected them & they lived in a relatively peaceful environment.
THANKS
Love this. I studied abroad in South Africa a couple years ago and am about to be in Colombia for Peace Corps. This is spot on with the resource allocation and how the problems of the world are not the same always as “your parents peace corps” thank you.
How was your experience
10minutes in I love the honesty and truth behind the statements made.
I was a PCV in South Africa (SA-16) from 2007-2009 and I was told I was in the posh corps more times than not! Love this documentary!!!!
How was it
Wow... What an incredible and beautifully made documentary!! Everyone needs to watch this documentary, so insightful, genuine, and candid! I will be joining the Peace Corps in China in 2 months...
As a Liberian Peace Corps volunteer... Ive learned that the local people had no desire to change... they had a great life...easy life. Who is it to say as a Peace Corps volunteer we should go to another country and try to change their way of life ? Myself....I was happy living their life !
Did you complete your term
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I finished my two years was ready to sign up for another two years.....however the overthrow of the government changed my mind. Rather unstable times ua-cam.com/video/Pg0eHAhCJ-w/v-deo.html
This is such a great insight. I watched a video from another UA-camr who did his service in Liberia and he was saying the same thing. Everyone was so happy with what they had. And he was more changed by the experience, instead of them being changed by his presence.
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I spent two years in Liberia......from 1978 to 1980 The turbulent time was during the overthrow of Tolbert. A video.... while I visited Monrovia. A life changing event !! ua-cam.com/video/LxbmJKCzNvE/v-deo.html
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes I spent two years in Liberia......from 1978 to 1980 The turbulent time was during the overthrow of Tolbert. A video.... while I visited Monrovia. A life changing event !! ua-cam.com/video/LxbmJKCzNvE/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for taking the time to create this. It does such a good job of showing different perspectives and cohesive experiences. I loved it!
I was in Morocco, also considered Posh Corps.
Wow what a great documentary
wonderful, thanks for a peek into PC.
Love this! Thanks for making it. I'll be going to Colombia in April :)
Hey I'm in undergrad right now (sophomore) and I absolutely want to do this. Would you mind keeping in contact and letting me know of your experience?
@@xiloa23did you do it
Great Documentary, Im applying for peace corps ukraine, and videos like this really inspire me. Thanks for the upload
I'm thinking about Peace Corps Ukraine as well!
@@terraganbrouk9060did you do it
As a former Peace Corps volunteer to Liberia Africa...... I soon learned " most " Peace Corps volunteers spend more time with other Peace Corps volunteers then the local people they came to help / serve. This is so sad ! The Peace Corps volunteer never learns to become part of the real life in the peoples life of that country !
How about you
This was an amazing video!
It makes you appreciate life more.✌️
I really had fun watching this video, I hope that other people are just as entertained when they watch one of my own video's.
great video
I watched the entire documentary, Thank you for making this! I was accepted into the Peace Corps Mozambique program a week ago! In the description section, it was mentioned that while modernity spreads to capitol cities, rural villages are often slow to develop due to cultural factors. With this being said, do you think a program similar to Peace Corps (which sends professionals from both developed and developing countries to rural areas in the U.S.) would be effective? Obviously no society is perfect, but could the U.S. also benefit from highly skilled volunteers around the world?
Americorps is essentially Peace Corps but domestic!
You have a great idea. The U.S. needs to also concentrate on the poverty that exists in the inner city and in the rural areas.
Does this program (peace corp) leave a long lasting positive impact? Do people really change??? Am intrested in the results...
My parents joined the PC in 1970. At that time PC accepted families with older children. I was 14 when the 3 of us left for Colombia. We lived there for our 2 years of service. I worked with a fellow PCV in our community, at an orphanage. Life changing is an understatement. I was 14 yrs old....
I was PCVL Colombia 62-64. Singles trained in language, on Indian Tribal Communities of Arizona and “Drown-Proofed” in ocean of Puerto Rico AND matched with wealthy family to share your life in remote villages.
@@RefugioIRochinhow was it
It kind of is, a peace corps recruiter told me that 90 percent of those accepted are graduates with a 4 year degree, and that even with 5 years or more of work experience, that you have very low chances of being accepted as a volunteer. Then she sent me a list of volunteer programs that have less requirements. Oh well, guess some of us arent good enough to help. Seems pretty posh and arrogant to me.
Do you remember the list of other programs and do you have a degree
WOW, a real toilet with real water AND hot water. We had one septic water pump for the whole village and holes in the ground. No electric, no phones, no swimming pools. Posh.
This is what the leaders were trying to preserve w/ apartheid
I think
Buffoon 😅
Hello, I am going to a informational session in September, any suggestions on types of questions I should bring with me? Thx and amazing job with the documentary!
Thanks for watching Leslie. If you have a specific type of work you'd like to do during service, I would ask which countries have the best placements for that kind of work. The application process is getting better, but I hear it's still a bit cumbersome. Hang in there.
Posh Corps seems to be relative to each situation as the volunteer on the coast said. I’m an RPCV Honduras ‘84-‘87. We thought PCVs in Costa Rica were in Posh Corps because they had running water and electricity. I thought my future wife was Posh Corps because she lived in the capital and had daily water and electricity and got a higher living allowance. Lol. It’s all relative.
it is better to be poor in a rich nation than it is to be poor in a poor nation. . . . . or is it ?
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Do we still do peace corps in South Africa? I’d assume it isn’t safe for white volunteers anymore given recent events.
2 cents worth..........Very difficult to teach poetry where the students cannot identify with the subject of the poetry!!! Better to find things written by South African writers where the kids can envisage the landscape and the internal conversation of the poet. E. g. Wordsworth's daffodils, when students don't know a daffodil from a donkey is a waste of time IMHO. In these circumstances, why teach poetry at all? Maybe spend more time on English vocabulary and comprehension...............Very frustrating for students and teachers.
Thanks for watching Linda. Students in South Africa do read South African literature, but English language poetry is also in the curriculum. Often the assigned poems are beyond the language abilities of most students, but the students featured at the end of the film are a special advanced class at that school. They're preparing for national senior certificate exams and poetry is a part of the exam.
A flushing toilet...my dream...
manifestdestinyworldwide
i struggle with this...i want to travel + “serve” but i don’t agree with what the corps’ defines as service and i don’t want to spread the US’ imperialist values. there is so much wrong with our country that gets blindly exported. what are your thoughts?
@@chioma916hiiiii did you end up not serving? currently applying and seeing if I get accepted lol
lol funny u ask this now--a Black woman peace corps alum recently (w/i the last 2 weeks) told me that this corps changed her life, so im reconsidering after some time saying 'hell naw'. i did do an americorps service term that transformed me, though; highly recommend the domestic service domain of the corps world if you're still interested in a service-based experience + have qualms with imperialism lol@@rookas6274
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