The comments on these pages are personal opinions based on my service in only 2 of the over 100 countries where Peace Corps volunteers have served. Actual experience in the field will certainly vary. These pages do not represent official Peace Corps policy. Occasionally people interested in being a volunteer have emailed me asking for advice, so I decided to share my thoughts in a public form.

PCV Charlie Ishikawa teaches art in Nepal

Packing - How your decisions may affect your life in a third world country.

Countries - Where will you go? No two Peace Corps experiences are quite alike.

Travel - My own opinions about sightseeing during your service.

Money - Comments on the volunteer living allowance and other financial matters.

Things Done Right - What I'm proud of about serving in Nepal and the D.R.

Mistakes - Things I wish I had done differently.

Afterwards - Coming back to the United States.