Guys, I have some big news.
I just got the (202) phone call... and had my final placement interview!
Her name was Heather and she was awesome. She's a placement officer at the environmental and agriculture desk and was given my file when my original nomination became closed (womp womp). Anyway, we had about a 40 minute discussion, mainly about what I've been doing to prepare and what my expectations are and if they've changed, and then she spoke the words I've been waiting since last April to hear:
"Well Chelsea, I'm going to go ahead and officially clear you for service."
Being the emotional mess that I am, I started crying and told her that she was my best friend. Thankfully she just laughed and said "my pleasure, you'll be a great volunteer." Ha, I am so embarrassing. Anyway, I don't know where I'm going or when I'm leaving yet... but just to finally know without a shadow of a doubt that I'll be a volunteer with the Peace Corps.. I'm ecstatic. I see the light at the end of the tunnel that is my mundane life these days.
I was told I should hear from her again by the end of the week with more information, because she needs to find another program suited for me. She even mentioned the idea of a teaching program, which is pretty cool and I think I would really enjoy. I'll be sure to keep you all updated.
Oh man, today couldn't get any better!
That's awesome Chelsea! I just had my interview yesterday. It went really well and I got cleared too. Good luck on your PC journey!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dylan! Do you have an idea what program you'd be doing or where you'll be going? I'm so excited for us!
ReplyDeleteI actually just got my invitation yesterday! Looks like your a day behind me :) All the email said was community services, Africa, Late May. I'll have to wait for the other pieces until I get my invitation. What was your country/sector?
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