Peace Corps Interview

Well, I had my interview today (via phone) with the Chicago recruiter. I think it went fairly well. She said that because I put down that I am not available until next September, that those programs don't 'open' until 9/15/2010. So, I have to wait until about 9/21 to hear anything back. But, that's okay. I think I'll be placed in either Eastern Europe or Asia, which isn't ideal for me, but I'm willing to do it for the experience. I'm excited that my application is progressing. The next step is for my recruiter to nominate me, which would give me an idea of what program I'd be participating in, what approximate month I'd be leaving, and what general region I'd be going to. Once I hit this step, I have to complete the mammoth health questionnaire. Wish me luck as I continue to perservere.

Good News

Well, I just found out that I have an interview scheduled for August 23rd. My regional recruiter is going to call me on the phone and probably ask me all sorts of probing, personal questions, like what my motivation is for joining the PC. I'd better start preparing.

This is just a test

Hello! I'm trying to start a blog for my newest endeavor--the Peace Corps! This will detail all of the trials and tribulations during the application process and through my (hopeful) departure/placement in a PC country. I wanted to start it extra early because I'm not very tech-savvy, and I know it will take me a while to figure out the logistics of blogging (don't laugh!).
Right now, I'm at stage 2 of the application process, which means I'm still filling out a bunch of paperwork. I've been handed off from my local (St. Louis) recruiter to a regional (Chicago) one, who has told me she will be setting up an interview soon. Keep your fingers crossed that they think I'm Peace Corps material!