Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Timeline

Ok, every single peace corps blog always has a timeline of the application process so I figured this would be the best way to start this blog.

  • 02/10/2010 - Information Meeting at UMSL
  • 08/22/2010 - Start Application but then realise I have no idea when I'll graduate

In the meantime I studied abroad in Germany, interned at the International Institute, and then found out I was graduating in December of 2012.

  • 09/22/2012 - Information meeting at WashU
  • 10/09/2012 - Email with recruiter about gaining more leadership experience
  • 10/17/2012 - Met with recruiter at WashU, got some more information, and felt ready to apply
  • 11/14/2012 - Start application for the second time
  • 11/20/2012 - Submit application
  • 12/14/2012 - First email from regional recruiter about the next steps for an interview
  • 01/08/2013 - Email about setting up interview
  • 01/17/2013 - Interview! Which lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • 01/23/2013 - Uploaded more information such as transcripts and volunteer hours
  • 01/28/2013 - Nomination! Education - English Teacher! July 2013!
  • 03/05/2013 - Email from Placement Office!
  • 03/18/2013 - Uploaded questions for the Placement Office (Just a few days late)
  • 03/20/2013 - Invitation to serve in Namibia!
  • 03/25/2013 - Accepted invitation

The medical debacle begins!
Aspiration statements and updated resume's were uploaded far too late.
But thankfully the Country Desk Officer was kind and understanding.
And I don't want to describe my painful medical process so I'll just say when I was finally cleared.

  • 06/18/2013 - Medically Cleared with barely a day to spare.
  • 06/21/2013 - Staging information! Philadelphia July 22nd!

Called the travel agency to set up my flight there and filling out more paperwork.

So that's what I've gone through so far to get to this point.
More information to follow.

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