Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Share About Their Experiences Overseas - FOX 2 News Morning Detroit

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Anna Skinner (Namibia) and Perry Teicher (Kazakhstan) discuss there experiences serving overseas on FOX 2 News Morning in Detroit on October 15, 2010.

[@LilMissTravelPants]

Going to apply to them as soon as I finish with my bachelor's :)! I've been looking at their applications since I was 17!

[@sakiusad]

You're definitely a changed person when you come back. You gain a great respect for what you have and surprisingly you can live on very little.

[@springtime4000]

To all who serve in peace corps responsibly and honorably I salute you

[@Katar402]

peace corp are the most caring,loving,helpful and strong people. They dedicate themselves in whatever assignment they are assign to do in there own particular area. Peace out to all that have served for the Peace Corp.

[@stephenspringer8658]

I did three tours as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It was so much fun

[@weissbiersaufen]

im going to apply for the peace corps. hate not feeling like i am not helping anyone.

[@TacticalBeachBum93]

Thanks for the tip=).

[@lordblazer]

apply on their website. The application process is extensive. I am in the PC right now. I don't leave for another 5 months. Will be heading to N. Africa. previous international experience will help you.

[@christophermartin8685]

I am happy to hear that. Can you post pics of your house, and some deets about how you chose your spot? etc. I will be following your blog, I am considering joining. Thanks.

[@peterhartman55]

I'd love to join the corps!

[@Sagwah42]

I want to go into the peace corps SO BAD

[@christophermartin8685]

Good luck Steven. Remember that you are doing a great mitzvah (good deed) for others! God bless. :D

[@711honved]

Dennis Priven didn't share his experiences of his time with the Peace Corps on TV.

[@hannarose1523]

me too!!!!!!!!!!!! i am after college

[@lordblazer]

@XLOVESiTx pretty much like all federal level jobs that are prestigious to get into. I would say that yes, Peace Corps is a looonggg process. luckily I am almost done. I started in Feb. Got nominated in June, and just sent my medical clearance forms (wasn't able to do it until now just returned from internship in Istanbul) Yea my recruiter pretty much is always having to guess where I'm at. love it. Horse meat is good btw. I lived in kyushu for 2 yrs, and its their specialty. horse sashimi

[@christophermartin8685]

How's it going?!

[@TacticalBeachBum93]

I am proud America made a good choice, I want to join right out of Highschool if it would be possible.

[@TarynBell]

iiiii totally wanna go into the peace corps when I graduate. I'm going to china ya'll!!

[@remsensor]

How do you go about joining the peace corps or a humanitarian aid mission? I see videos and hear about the violence and poverty going on in the world. Lately I figure there's people that talk then there's people that do. I want to actually go out and try to make a difference. I'm 23 and single with only a job cooking at a restaurant so I have nothing to lose and want to try and make a difference while I'm still young and have a chance to.

[@TheCedocedo]

Long Live RASSA Macedonia is with you

[@alanramos3387]

I would join but it's not easy

[@georgelynch9779]

"The comment no longer exists" damn you sure showed him hah :D

[@acajudi100]

I want to thank everyone, who has joined and worked in the Peace Corps. I try to be a one woman's Peace Corp, where ever I am in the world.

[@southerntiger3107]

My advice to you all returning Peace Corps Volunteers is go back to school or join the military. Civilian jobs aren't easy to come by at this time. Try to go Green to Gold and become an Officer. ( I was in the Peace Corps then joined the military after working in Law Enforcement because it wasn't taking me anywhere)

[@mirnachicas]

+Love L It's different for everyone. Many of us have done well without having to join the military or going back to school. I am a RPCV and it didn't required me to do either of the things you mention to find work.

[@southerntiger3107]

+Myrna Chicas Good for you... The military isn't for everyone. I won't push the military on anyone. I am sure there's a lot of opportunities without going to the military or to school for an RPCV. Where did you serve in the Peace Corps?

[@mirnachicas]

Guatemala 2004-2006 El Salvador 2006-2007. In my experience having Peace Corps in my resume has been a huge boost. I am back in school however, not because lack of work (I am an international English teacher) but to improve on the degree I already have.

[@southerntiger3107]

+Myrna Chicas Good for you! I served in the Philippines and Sierra Leone throughout 1990 to 1992.

[@donsteckleon]

Uh, yeah. It should be "their" experiences.

[@manbigus]

@blanckepi One person is terrible but, less chance overseas than in Africa.

[@emilysmith3946]

he has vitiligo, it changes the pigment in his skin.

[@bishop102]

@MadameTourvel2012 Are you going to spread that good old Amerikkkan Democracy?

[@TheCedocedo]

AND BLA BLA BLA

[@Whovian93]

@coopz7777777 Please stop posting this comment. I understand that there are risks to joining the Peace Corps as there are risks any time you travel. I am female and will one day join. There are and will always be terrible things that happen in this world, but that is what the PC is for. You have to look at everything, not just the good or bad. I'm sorry you had such a terrible time, but remember, a higher percentage of millitary members die during service than PCVs. And PCVs don't have to kill.

[@relentlessm3]

Why does that white man have on black make up?

[@MrNopehaha]

Actually, take a few minutes to open your mind and research what I'm saying, then come back and apologize for your ignorance in this matter.

[@samanthaksa]

"discuss their* experiences"...come on, Peace Corps, you're better than this.

[@manbigus]

you have no idea what you are talking about