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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
1580089704
ISBN-13
9781580089708
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70493979
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps : What to Know before You Go
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Social Work, Reference, International Relations / General, Volunteer Work
Features
Revised
Genre
Travel, Political Science, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10.7 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-043720
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Dillon Banerjee has done a great service to anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. He offers a wealth of practical information and realistic, straightforward advice on key topics like foreign language competence, work requirements and challenges, and housing. I highly recommended this book." -A. Peter Burleigh, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1997–1999), U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic (1995–1997), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Nepal (1963–1965) “A must read for anyone considering ‘the toughest job you’ll ever love,’ Dillon Banerjee’s honest and thorough guide provides advice for every stage of the journey. ...Banerjee offers straightforward answers without any insincere fluff.� -Sierra Club “The Green Life� Blog “the perfect way to present information to readers who are undoubtedly brimming with very specific questions-about issues (seemingly) large and small-that no one else can seem to answer.� -Campus Career Counselor From the Trade Paperback edition., "Dillon Banerjee has done a great service to anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. He offers a wealth of practical information and realistic, straightforward advice on key topics like foreign language competence, work requirements and challenges, and housing. I highly recommended this book." --A. Peter Burleigh, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1997-1999), U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic (1995-1997), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Nepal (1963-1965) "A must read for anyone considering 'the toughest job you'll ever love,' Dillon Banerjee's honest and thorough guide provides advice for every stage of the journey. ...Banerjee offers straightforward answers without any insincere fluff." --Sierra Club "The Green Life" Blog "the perfect way to present information to readers who are undoubtedly brimming with very specific questions--about issues (seemingly) large and small--that no one else can seem to answer." --Campus Career Counselor, "Dillon Banerjee has done a great service to anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. He offers a wealth of practical information and realistic, straightforward advice on key topics like foreign language competence, work requirements and challenges, and housing. I highly recommended this book." -A. Peter Burleigh, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (19971999), U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic (19951997), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Nepal (19631965) "A must read for anyone considering 'the toughest job you'll ever love,' Dillon Banerjee's honest and thorough guide provides advice for every stage of the journey. ...Banerjee offers straightforward answers without any insincere fluff." -Sierra Club "The Green Life" Blog "the perfect way to present information to readers who are undoubtedly brimming with very specific questions-about issues (seemingly) large and small-that no one else can seem to answer." -Campus Career Counselor, "Dillon Banerjee has done a great service to anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. He offers a wealth of practical information and realistic, straightforward advice on key topics like foreign language competence, work requirements and challenges, and housing. I highly recommended this book." --A. Peter Burleigh, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (19971999), U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic (19951997), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Nepal (19631965) , "Dillon Banerjee has done a great service to anyone interested in becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. He offers a wealth of practical information and realistic, straightforward advice on key topics like foreign language competence, work requirements and challenges, and housing. I highly recommended this book." --A. Peter Burleigh, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1997-1999), U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Republic (1995-1997), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Nepal (1963-1965) "A must read for anyone considering 'the toughest job you'll ever love,' Dillon Banerjee's honest and thorough guide provides advice for every stage of the journey. ...Banerjee offers straightforward answers without any insincere fluff." --Sierra Club "The Green Life" Blog "the perfect way to present information to readers who are undoubtedly brimming with very specific questions--about issues (seemingly) large and small--that no one else can seem to answer." --Campus Career Counselor
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Dewey Decimal
361.6
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
So, you want to join the Peace Corps . . . If you are interested in joining the Peace Corps, you probably have questions that run the gamut from "What is the application process like?" to "Is the Peace Corps effective as a development agency?" In this updated second edition, former Peace Corps volunteer Dillon Banerjee shares candid facts and insights about the experience in a practical question-and-answer format. With input from recently returned volunteers who served across the globe, this thorough guide presents valuable information including- . What Peace Corps recruiters look for in your application. Items you should--and shouldn't---pack for your two-year trip. Useful gadgets and technology that help volunteers stay connected from far away. Real answers to personal questions about culture shock, safety, dating, homesickness, and more Whether you're thinking of joining or have already been accepted and are preparing to leave, The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps will help equip you for the unique challenges and rewards of the volunteer experience, regardless of your program area or country assignment. It's essential reading for anyone interested in "the toughest job you'll ever love.", So, you want to join the Peace Corps . . . If you are interested in joining the Peace Corps, you probably have questions that run the gamut from "What is the application process like?" to "Is the Peace Corps effective as a development agency?" In this updated second edition, former Peace Corps volunteer Dillon Banerjee shares candid facts and insights about the experience in a practical question-and-answer format. With input from recently returned volunteers who served across the globe, this thorough guide presents valuable information including: - What Peace Corps recruiters look for in your application- Items you should--and shouldn't---pack for your two-year trip- Useful gadgets and technology that help volunteers stay connected from far away- Real answers to personal questions about culture shock, safety, dating, homesickness, and more Whether you're thinking of joining or have already been accepted and are preparing to leave, The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps will help equip you for the unique challenges and rewards of the volunteer experience, regardless of your program area or country assignment. It's essential reading for anyone interested in "the toughest job you'll ever love."
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HC60.5.B34 2009
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