“Dear Michelle,
Congratulations! You are conditionally invited to serve as a/an Agribusiness Specialist in Uganda…. and will join the legacy of more than 240,000 Volunteers who have served with the Peace Corps, working alongside community members in 144 countries to support locally identified development priorities.”
Country: Uganda
Title: Agribusiness Specialist
Sector: Agriculture
Departure Date: August 1, 2024
I am almost there! After months of completing applications and exams, and after a healthy amount of discussions with those around me I am finally packed and ready to live in Uganda.
Schedule thus far:
August 1 – 2 Meet cohort in D.C.
August 3-4 fly to Uganda
6 weeks general training at Peace Corps Training Center (not in Kampala)
6 weeks language training w host family in the field
2 years live and work with Ugandan community
TFN (ta for now)
PS.
Internet connectivity will probably be in and out for the next 27 months. WhatsApp is the best way to reach me with jokes, stories, and updates.
