10 Post-Peace Corps Benefits | RPCV Perks

[@13chomp4]

Yoooo, I'm interviewing this Thursday for Madagascar.

[@jodimiddendorf]

DrPemberton good luck!

[@diginationalworldwide5948]

How’d your interview go

[@rileydowd9092]

I loved this!! I’m heavily considering it after college :)

[@jodimiddendorf]

Thanks! Where would you want to go? What sector would you want to do?

[@dylanguerrera9032]

Hey Jodi I have a question, while you are volunteering in the peace corp do they ever give you guys time off to explore the country you are in? If so, for how long?

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Paul Coverdell is my uncle (dad’s sister’s husband) and I am an RPCV and am starting to film my experiences. Stay tuned!

[@blackheartgaming6121]

i have been wanting to join the peace corp but dont know how to start even though ive been on the site alot and the terrible waiting time lol

[@kikiwilson3161]

I have a interview for Ghana as a volunteer on monday ❤🎉

[@elizabethmcdonough9726]

Hey! I am a senior in college and interested in joining the Peace Corp. I want to know more about what qualifications you need and/or should have before going in? Particularly for the economics and environmental sector jobs. Do you have an instagram I can DM u at?

[@jodimiddendorf]

Jodike.midd on Instagram. Feel free to DM me!

[@tommorgan9073]

I am so looking for to doing this after I graduate!

[@jodimiddendorf]

Tom Morgan I encourage it! Let me know if you have questions!

[@tommorgan9073]

@@jodimiddendorf How big of an influence does GPA have on getting in? I'm a junior in college right now and have a lot of work experience and a ton of community service experience, I'm just concerned they'll look at my GPA of 2.2 and immediately disqualify me.

[@scassidy77]

Well done! You did such a great job with this video. It was very helpful for me. As I am considering joining the peace core. Thanks.

[@christinavelazquez8931]

Some things u didn't touch on: meet any huge alligator s, any diplomats, see any cryptids, come down w dengue fever, how much of ur. Student 👩‍🎓 loans paid off? Glad ur OK. I don't see how people going to go back w. The corona going around,hmmm...🤔gif.co/0JLW.gif

[@ReginaDillard]

Hi Jodi, I really loved your videos. I didn't know much about the Peace Corp until someone from my Ex-patriot group mentioned it. Question. Did you come across any older volunteers, like 50+. I'm part of that age group. Thanks in advance for your response.

[@jodimiddendorf]

Absolutely! The oldest volunteer in Madagascar while I was there was in her 70s. There were a few volunteers in 60s, a few in their 50s and so on. Most Volunteers were in their 20s. I was of course one of those volunteers; I joined Peace Corps right after college. I much appreciated the insight, and company of the volunteers that were more mature than myself.

[@robbycharmed]

This is something that I've had in the back of my head for years, but I am so scared to do it, I'm 27 and have been thinking about this since I was 24.

[@jodimiddendorf]

Have you talked to a recruiter? They are amazing!

[@jonathanwilliams5235]

After your service was over, how long did it take you to get readjusted

[@jodimiddendorf]

I have been home about 7 months at this point. I still feel like I am readjusting. It’s a long process, but I’m starting to think I’ll never really feel readjusted. I’m dying to go back and visit Madagascar though!

[@yangnansi]

Would you recommend going to PC after getting bachelors or after grad school? Would love to personally reach out and talk to you more about it!

[@jodimiddendorf]

Nancy Yang It depends so much! Some masters degrees want you to have experience in a related field before starting. So then you could try to find a Peace Corps Program that will give you the experience you need! Look into a few masters programs that you’re interested in. See what they want you to have before starting. What are their requirements? Maybe even reach out to someone at the school you’re interested in and ask them their opinion. Also keep in mind that after doing the Peace Corps you get access to the Coverdell Fellows for financial help with masters programs if you get accepted!

[@jodimiddendorf]

If you want to chat more, feel free to email me [e-mail]

[@tatyanalutskov8202]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Your videos are helpful. I am about to apply and I’m scare. But super excited!

[@jodimiddendorf]

I’m happy you find these videos helpful! Are you going to apply to Madagascar? 😉

[@tatyanalutskov8202]

@@jodimiddendorf Tanzania is my first choice. Madagascar is my second. But I am more concerned about time more than anything. I’d like to leave shortly after I graduate and if my first two option will not be available then I’d have to go with something different.

[@Kirbypiles777]

Jesus loves u aka Yeshua bless u

[@laurasatterfield7974]

Where did you serve?

[@jodimiddendorf]

Laura Satterfield I served in Madagascar.

[@kendallcrane5633]

You're really cool.

[@jodimiddendorf]

Thanks! 😂 I bet you are too.

[@MrBaconman240]

Is there anyway to apply to the peacecorp in person? Or is it all online?

[@jodimiddendorf]

You apply online and then there is an interview that is typically done via video. You can see if there is a Peace Corps recruiter in your area also! They can be an in-person contact. They are not going to be able to offer jobs though. I hope this is helpful!

[@InHomeOutDoors]

How many people had kids back home? Thank you!

[@Mew4U]

Aw, I'll miss the people I meet when I have to leave

[@toddjuneau4702]

The "peace corps" sounds like a government "Pity wagon". If your a kid that graduated high school & are looking to find there way it seems like a good idea or there parents have money that they can support them while they " journey the countryside" while people in real life in the united states have houses, property, bills, etc. This is very interesting & as a accomplished fabricator welder, I cannot tell my bank or creditors, Yall hold your horses for 2 years while I go teach people in a 3rd world country the newest techniques & technologies of welding applications. Yall don't foreclose on my house, welding shop & property now. I'm off to do some good! lol! The real world doesn't work that way.

[@jodimiddendorf]

It does work if you plan for it and make it happen. There were people who sold their houses or rented them while they were gone.

[@ryanlythgoe444]

What are the requirements to join?

[@vikkorheel9966]

Awesome

[@jodimiddendorf]

thank you

[@Moneltribe]

Great video. I appreciate the knowledge.🤞🏽♾️🔥

[@jodimiddendorf]

Good luck if you are planning to join!

[@GratefulTrekker]

Cool insight ty for sharing

[@khurshedahmed5235]

Love you

[@nekko2886]

What was some of the hardest things that you faced in your opinion? and did it help you find what you wanted your career path to be?

[@jodimiddendorf]

Hello! I think the hardest things were being exhausted from interacting with everyone. I am extroverted and loved the people, so it was hard at first when I was learning the language and culture. I wanted to say everything well and act in a respectful manner, but that takes a lot of energy. That gets easier though, and everyone in Madagascar was super patient with my language and my different habits and cultural norms. It helped me a lot with knowing what I want from my future, not just my career. I hope this helps!

[@nekko2886]

Jodi Middendorf it does! I really hope I get chosen for the job. I’m just worried I won’t 😩

[@jodimiddendorf]

Nekko Beal good luck! I hope the absolute best for you!

[@keilagomesborges5889]

@@nekko2886 Hope you’re well. I know this is old but just curious If you ended up getting chosen and how your experience was ? 🙂

[@elonwarren6746]

Hey!! Do you have an email that we can contact you?

[@jodimiddendorf]

Yes I’m the description of my videos:)