What's a PCVL?
"While my commute, living accommodations, and responsibilities don’t resemble those of a “typical” PCV anymore, I’ve discovered that much of my lived experience is still, shockingly, the same." Starting our week off right, Kayla Kawalec shares about her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader in Thailand.
A Peace Corps Parting Glass Parody
Teresa Derr rounds out our mini-series of goodbyes in honor of PC Thailand Group 133/134's Close of Service Conference with a song parody in perfect pitch.Thank you to the first full group of volunteers in Thailand since the global evacuation; Annalise Wood who made up a Group 133 of one; and most especially, thank you to the PC Thailand staff, host country national counterparts and co-teachers, and RPCVS (and Virtual Service Volunteers) who make this service possible. PCVs could not accomplish a thing without the support of all of these entities.
TESS Talk: Bullying at School
School is back in session in Thailand after a short term break. We're starting off the new term with a timely discussion on bullying in schools facilitated by Group 134 TESS Volunteer, Cadi Duncan.
Practicing New Perspectives
"Every time I start to drift away and fall into cyclical behavior, moments like this revive the passion in me..." - Mack Devoto on how a simple change in perspective reinvigorated her service.
360 Degrees Pt. 2 - Leading Down
"Leading down gives leaders an opportunity to build trust, impart knowledge, and develop those being led into better leaders."Bradford Reszel brings us the next installment in his leadership series - 360 Degrees.