Below is a rough timeline of events from the moment I decided to apply to the day I became a PCV. Did I know that it would take exactly 1 year and 1 day from the moment I applied to the moment I would leave my family, friends, pet, and home? Absolutely not, but I still am speechless and think it’s all somewhat magical. Throughout this time I was starting and finishing my final year of university, drinking endless amounts of boba, and leading a somewhat typical college student life.

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August 8, 2015: Applied to Peace Corps, was willing to serve anywhere as long as it was under the environment sector

 

September 8, 2015: Was informed via automated email that I had been placed under consideration for Nicaragua, departing August 2016!!

 

November 13, 2015: Was invited to interview for Peace Corps Nicaragua departing August 2016

 

December 29, 2015 (7:52 am): Followed up with my placement officer regarding my interview

 

December 29, 2015 (4:06 pm): Received my invitation to serve as a Primary Environmental Education Volunteer (Science Focus) in Nicaragua!

 

June 16, 2016: Was medically cleared!

 

August 9, 2016: Arrived in Houston, Texas, for staging

 

August 10, 2016: Left Texas and landed in Nicaragua

 

November 10, 2016: Swore in as a Peace Corps Volunteer