degree in Forest Sciences in collaboration with the Peace Corps Master’s International Program. All the books I had read on Peace Corps were either written wearing rose-colored glasses or were rants against the experience. I wanted to provide a holistic view that showed the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a Peace Corps Volunteer. It is brief, but provides insight into the challenges and opportunities of serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV). Being a Peace Corps Volunteer is both wonderful and terrible.

Source: Daily Sun March 29, 2026 08:18 UTC