In my last post, I explored the theme of exploration and growth, and how it relates to to 20-something idealists abroad in Central America. The other common theme is a sensitive one: the disconnection felt with those at home and the apprehension about returning. Whether it is the self-growth that ha[...]
Posts Tagged ‘post-volunteer’
Talking (Or Not) About Your Time Abroad
Every month we’ll be posting an entry from a guest contributor who has some advice, resources, information and/or inspiration they want to share. This month’s guest contributor is Mark Hand. Mark just spent two years in Quito as the Founding Ecuador Director for Manna Project International, whic[...]
Almost There, Again
My post-volunteer life is different from most others. But I suppose that everyone has their own story to tell. Some people choose to travel a bit after they have volunteered. I heard several stories about Peace Corps volunteers in Ecuador who bought a car and drove from Ecuador, through Peru, down t[...]
