My Peace Corps Tale From Gunflint To Fiji

I first heard about the Peace Corps when I was a student at the University of Minnesota. I was immediately drawn to the idea of serving my country and making a difference in the world. After graduating, I applied to the Peace Corps and was accepted to serve in Fiji. I was excited to start my new adventure, but I was also nervous. I had never been to Fiji before, and I didn't know what to expect.

Island Years: My Peace Corps Tale From Gunflint to Fiji

by Mark Odegard

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My first assignment was in a small village on the island of Viti Levu. I worked as a community health volunteer, and I helped to provide basic health care to the villagers. I also worked on projects to improve the village's water supply and sanitation. I enjoyed my work, and I quickly grew attached to the people in the village. However, I also faced some challenges. The language barrier was sometimes difficult to overcome, and I had to adjust to a very different culture.

After two years in Fiji, I was transferred to a new assignment in the village of Gunflint, Minnesota. I worked as a youth development volunteer, and I helped to organize after-school programs and summer camps for the children in the village. I also worked on projects to improve the village's park and recreation facilities. I enjoyed my work in Gunflint, and I quickly grew attached to the people in the village. However, I also faced some challenges. The cold weather was sometimes difficult to adjust to, and I had to learn how to drive on snow and ice.

After two years in Gunflint, I returned to the United States. I was sad to leave my friends and colleagues in both villages, but I was also proud of the work that I had done. I had made a difference in the lives of many people, and I had learned a lot about myself and the world.

My Peace Corps experience was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I learned a great deal about myself and the world, and I made lifelong friends. I would encourage anyone who is interested in serving their country and making a difference in the world to apply to the Peace Corps.

Here are some photos from my time in Gunflint and Fiji:

Here are some additional resources for those who are interested in learning more about the Peace Corps:

• Peace Corps website
• Apply to the Peace Corps
• Peace Corps stories

Island Years: My Peace Corps Tale From Gunflint to Fiji

by Mark Odegard

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18363 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	98 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE