Sunday, September 10, 2006

Peace Corps Timeline

People often have questions about the Peace Corps application, training and service process, especially those interested in serving themselves. Here is a timeline of my application.

October 2005: I submitted the online application
December 2005: Went to NY for an interview, became an nominee and began the medical clearance process.
March 2006: Granted medical clearance.
May 2006: Received invitation to serve in Senegal, accepted two weeks later.
18 September 2006: Staging in Philadelphia
20 September 2006: Fly to Senegal, begin Pre-Service Training in Thies, Senegal
17 November 2006: Sworn in as Volunteer, move to my site, Ross Bethio
1 February 2007: In service Training
21 February 2007 - November 2008: Service in Senegal!