WorldView Magazine: Guide to Graduate School
Grad School Programs: Sustainable Development
Volunteers often work in environments where they must adapt to limited resources, collaborate with diverse communities, and implement grassroots development projects. This hands-on experience is invaluable in the field of sustainable development. Graduate programs in sustainable development provide a structured environment where RPCVs can deepen their understanding of the theoretical frameworks and best practices that underpin their practical experiences. Courses in development theory, project management, and policy analysis, for instance, can help RPCVs contextualize their fieldwork and enhance their ability to design and implement effective development initiatives. One of the key focuses of graduate programs in sustainable development is the...
Grad School Programs: International Affairs
In an era characterized by rapid globalization and shifting political landscapes, the importance of international affairs has never been more pronounced. Issues such as climate change, global health crises, economic disparities, and international security are at the forefront of global discourse, necessitating a new generation of leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate this complex terrain. Graduate programs in international affairs serve as critical training grounds for aspiring professionals who seek to make meaningful contributions to these pressing global issues. For Peace Corps Volunteers, the transition to a graduate program in international affairs is a natural progression. Volunteers...
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
With a vibrant community of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and a rich history of collaboration, Peace Corps values are everywhere at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Returned Volunteers are right at home on the Middlebury Institute campus, where their Peace Corps experience is highly valued.
Grad School Admissions: Transcripts and Documents
The importance of transcripts, resumes, and other documents in graduate school applications cannot be overstated. These materials form the backbone of your application, providing a comprehensive overview of your academic achievements, professional experience, and the unique skills you've developed during your service. Your transcripts offer a clear record of your academic foundation, demonstrating your preparedness for the rigors of graduate study. Meanwhile, your resume serves as a snapshot of your career, highlighting key accomplishments, leadership roles, and the practical skills you've gained through the Peace Corps. Additionally, other documents such as certifications, portfolios, or writing samples can showcase specific competencies...
Why Graduate School?
Time moves fast and slow in the Peace Corps. There’s the blur of training, the slog of setting up at site, and then, just when things start clicking, the race to finish up your projects and cobble together a plan before your close-of-service catapults you back home. After their service ends, about one in four Volunteers pursues grad school, according to former Thailand Country director and former NPCA president Kevin Quigley. The reasons are manifold, from gaining skills and contacts, to launching a meaningful career, and finding kindred spirits in international programs full of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Mark Gearan,...
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