2017-03-10 15:47
I thought it would be helpful to give a summary of how to get in/out and around Kosovo for future travelers and potential Peace Corps Volunteers.
Prishtina International Airport (PRN)
This a… Read More
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2016-07-25 12:04
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in the education sector, my job during the school year is obviously teaching. But what about the summer?
The school year in Kosovo is similar to most schools… Read More
2016-07-19 16:39
Kosovo is a coffee culture. It is amazing. I did not know when I signed up for the Peace Corps that I would be moving to a coffee-lover’s paradise.
Fellow coffee-drinkers: Get ready t… Read More
2016-07-11 19:48
Many people imagine that being in the Peace Corps is just two years of wandering the globe, and it typically attracts people who love to travel. In reality, 95% of your service will be spent… Read More
2016-06-14 12:55
As I adjust to life in Kosovo, it’s easy to come up with a list of things about the culture that strike me as odd. But that’s not entirely fair. The cultural perceptions go both… Read More
2016-06-06 20:35
I never expected that my Peace Corps country-of-service would have prom. Not only do Kosovars have it, but it puts American prom to shame.
Because I taught 12th grade English for most of th… Read More
2016-05-31 09:56
As I’ve mentioned many times before, Kosovo possesses a lot of natural beauty. (Have I convinced you to come visit yet??)
As the weather has gotten nicer my host family has taken… Read More
2016-05-27 18:03
During our first month of PST, while we were beginning to learn Albanian, a certain male volunteer had an memorable language mix-up with his host family. He was at his host ho… Read More
2016-05-26 10:20
As I approach the one-year mark of my service, and with the third group of Kosovo volunteers (K3) arriving soon, I’ve been reflecting on some of the greatest challenges and joys of my… Read More
2016-05-15 22:03
WARNING: Don’t read this post if you are sensitive to the sight of blood or if you are offended by the slaughtering of animals. Keep in mind that this is a culturally significant tradi… Read More
2016-05-11 16:41
A couple weeks ago, after visiting a religious festival with my host family, one of my host sisters told me that she saw kittens outside of a family friend’s home. My host family… Read More
2016-04-28 09:47
There are probably hundreds of Peace Corps packing lists out there, so instead of making a comprehensive list of what you should bring, these are my tips for volunteers coming to Kosovo or a… Read More
2016-04-23 12:13
In April the students in Kosovo enjoy a week off from school, so many volunteers took the opportunity to travel. I ended up spending the week exploring Albania and Macedonia, and it was a tr… Read More
2016-03-31 13:12
I have a new respect for winter. And by respect I mean contempt kept in-check by fear of something incredibly powerful.
I thought I knew winter pretty well. I mean, I grew up in Minnesota, l… Read More
2016-03-31 13:12
I have a new respect for winter. And by respect I mean contempt kept in-check by fear of something incredibly powerful.
I thought I knew winter pretty well. I mean, I grew up in Minnesota, l… Read More
2016-03-18 19:47
One of the benefits of living in the Balkans is that you have the rest of Europe at your fingertips. Over winter break my site-mate Sam and I decided to plan a trip to Germany, and… Read More
2016-03-13 20:07
When I was in high school I read a murder mystery book called And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It tells the story of 10 strangers who are lured to an island and then are mur… Read More
2015-10-15 20:58
Dear past, present, and future employers: Please continue to take me seriously even after reading this post entirely dedicated to poop. I swear I am a mature adult.
One Saturday during PST a… Read More
2015-09-27 12:29
You may have seen the pictures I recently uploaded from my free trip to Albania. I wanted to write a brief post about the trip, but not because I want to brag about how awesome it was… Read More
2015-08-31 22:59
For an overview of Pre-Service Training, visit this page.
The month of August included the final three weeks of training and our first week at our permanent sites all over the country. This… Read More
2015-08-23 20:43
Pre-Service Training is like the Peace Corps’ version of basic training, but with a lot less push-ups. (But just as much sweat thanks to no air-conditioning.)
These 11 weeks… Read More
2015-08-09 20:38
The most anticipated day of Pre-Service Training is the day our permanent sites are announced.
For most Peace Corps Trainees, this day takes place during Week 8. My group, however, was able… Read More
2015-08-02 16:51
For an overview of Pre-Service Training, visit this page. To read about the first month of PST, check out June’s post.
Living in Alaska for two years was not the best prepa… Read More
2015-08-02 13:48
To see an overview of Pre-Service Training, visit this page.
I began my Peace Corps adventure on June 5th by flying to Washington D.C. for Staging. After meeting my fellow volunteers a… Read More
2015-07-05 20:45
When I signed up for the Peace Corps, I figured that I’d lose weight over the 27 months from being more active and eating less processed food. Little did I know that Kosovars love feed… Read More
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