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The Background

Posted on January 27, 2011 by chrissy

In an effort to provide some background into my decision to join the Peace Corps, I thought I would post the essays I sent in with my application.  The application is quite long and detailed, and the topics that are … Continue reading →

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The Beginning

Posted on January 25, 2011 by chrissy

Next week, I will become a Peace Corps trainee.  After over a year of application, and many more years of casual consideration, I will finally embark on a journey so grand that it will take over two years to complete.  … Continue reading →

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    I am a Peace Corps Volunteer working in Mali for two years promoting sustainable agriculture and environment development.

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    Christina Scheller
    B.P. 02
    San, Mali
    WEST AFRICA

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