Peace Corps

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by metaphysica, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. metaphysica

    metaphysica Member

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    Has anyone here done the peace corps?

    If so do you feel as though its making a good impact on the countries it is in?

    Even if you havent done the peace corps do you have a specific opinion on it?

    I have been pondering going into the peace corps after my college studies are done, but have heard mixed reviews on the organization. My one professor tells me they are not "progressive" enough, have ties to the cia, and often times not welcomed by the countries they are in. Then have spoken with some people who have done it and had pretty good experiences...or so they say, they where representatives of the peace corps at an event.

    thoughts???
     
  2. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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  3. Zoomie

    Zoomie My mom is dead, ok?

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    They still have that?
     
  4. metaphysica

    metaphysica Member

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    that song was hilarious!!!
     
  5. Pressed_Rat

    Pressed_Rat Do you even lift, bruh?

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    Damn it, Cherea, you stole my idea.
     
  6. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Like mindz. :cheers2:
     
  7. Pressed_Rat

    Pressed_Rat Do you even lift, bruh?

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    Soon we'll have a NATIONAL citizen corps that will be "as big and well funded as the US military..." All thanks to Obama!! Yayyyyyy!!!!!!
     
  8. TheGanjaKing

    TheGanjaKing Newbie

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    ^^^ Don't forget it will be MANDATORY
     
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    jrnyman kermit

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  10. redyelruc

    redyelruc The Yard Man

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    I don't know much about the organisation but I do know a couple of people who are here in Thailand with the Corps.

    They definitely have a positive impact on their surroundings, volunteering at small schools, helping with teacher training, and getting involved in community activities.

    All 3 of them also seem very happy with the support and help they get from the peace corps so to me it seems like a good thing.
     
  11. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    What are you studying ?
     
  12. metaphysica

    metaphysica Member

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    studying philosophy and communications
     

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