The Identity Dilemma: Experiencing Multiculturalism in the US and Colombia
Alyssa is a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia. – From a conversation with a friend who has just seen me in a shirt […]
Life As a Queer Volunteer
José is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. – Before coming to Colombia, I didn’t think I would have much culture shock. After […]
Spot the Americans In This Picture
Karen is a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in veredas in Magdalena, Colombia. -\ I’ve had a great time showing off my family to curious friends, neighbors, […]
What PC Service is like as a Costeña-Americana
Dezi is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia. – When I submitted my application to serve in the Peace Corps my expectation was […]
La Gringa con la Cara de Asia
Angell is a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in veredas in Magdalena, Colombia. – -“Japonesa?” -“No.” -“China?” -“Tampoco.” -(And if we are really good at guessing…) “Coreana?” […]
Melena – A Hair Journey
Helena is a Practical for English (PES) volunteer serving in a city in Magdalena, Colombia. – Here’s a fun fact: many people compliment me on my hair and how […]
Gringa Postiza
Daniella is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia. – When I think of diversity in the Peace Corps and my experience serving […]
Being Fat in a Beauty Pageant Culture
Carrie is a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. – “You are getting fat, Carrie,” my host mom says to me as […]
Dominican York en Colombia
Yosili is a Practical English for Success (PES) serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia. – Joining the Peace Corps is a dream come true. Being in Colombia, is […]
Afro-Colombian Dances at Semana Santa Celebration
Alexandra is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in La Guajira, Colombia. – Girls between the ages of 6 and 12 performed with Afro-Colombian pride […]
A Gringo-Latino in Colombia
Samuel is a Practical English for Success volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. -\ One of the things I most appreciate about being from California is the […]
Where are they now: RPCVs after PC Colombia
It’s easy to wonder where the heck we can go from Peace Corps, so we asked RPCVs what they are doing now. Aara Johnson, CII-5, TEL (English teaching) Since […]
Buen Provecho: Auyama Carrot Thai Curry
Megyn is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. – I made this dish for my Colombian family. I left the red pepper […]
Buen Provecho: Spanky Meatloaf and Cinnamon Rolls
Barbara was a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in a city in Magdalena, Colombia. – Main course This is a variation of my mom’s classic meatloaf recipe. It’s […]
VAC Mini-grant Recipients
For those of you that don’t know, the VAC Mini-Grant program is intended to support volunteers’ community initiatives by providing a streamlined source of small cash grants. However modest, PCVs […]
