I am leaving for the Peace Corps in less than 1-week and I could not be more excited, but that excitment is tempered by the people I will miss. I am also a bit nervous. This will be my first time overseas, not to mention my french speaking skills leave something to be desired.
Despite that I am thrilled to put my education and organizing skills (which I learned at UW-Madison, in AmeriCorps, and in WISPIRG) to the test. I will be teaching environmental education/science, starting some eco-tourism projects, working with community members to work toward more sustainable forestry practices, as well as just working to foster a culture of environmental stewardship.
Check out these websites for more info:
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.wherepc.africa.benin (this is info specific to Benin)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/africa_abroad.jpg (Map of Africa, look in West Africa on the coast for Benin)
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Hi Tony. Thanks for representing the United States of America by serving as a pcv.I find your blog inforative.
ReplyDeleteDo you know my daughter Sarah Tolbert? She's a pcv also and went to Benin when you did.
Ron Tolbert