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Jessica Johnson: Megan and Scott -- I've been considering participating in Masters International. Do you have any insight or thoughts that you wouldn't mind ...MoreMegan and Scott -- I've been considering participating in Masters International. Do you have any insight or thoughts that you wouldn't mind sharing about the Peace Corps? I'd appreciate it! 111 weeks ago
Scott Webb: The MI program, IMO, is the best way to do PC. Most international development jobs require an MA, so the sooner you can package your PC ...MoreThe MI program, IMO, is the best way to do PC. Most international development jobs require an MA, so the sooner you can package your PC experience and an MA the better. It works best if you have a pretty clear idea of what you want to study. I did not do the MI myself, because I joined PC (in part) to make myself a more competitive candidate for graduate school. I ended up going to the Monterey Institute (www.miis.edu) which has several MI programs. 111 weeks ago
Human rights, international affairs, law, peace & conflict resolution, travel, Africa, francophone countries, second language acquisition, sociology, interactionist perspectives, cultures, dance, Peace Corps, OLPC.
Favorite Quote
"For me, much of the world makes no sense, but my feelings about what I am doing ring loud and clear to an inner ear and a place where there is no self, only calm."
-Wendy O. Williams