My Peace Corps experience
Summary
A Nepali-American recounts their transformative experience serving as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Nepal, focusing on education and technology to create meaningful community impact.
Key Points
- The author, born in Nepal and raised in the US, was inspired by the Nepali community in North Carolina and their connection to Nepal.
- After university and work in tech roles, they chose to serve as a Peace Corps Digital Learning Trainer in Nepal focusing on computer education.
- They initially served a six-month term in Kaski District teaching computer science in local schools but extended to 27 months to ensure sustainable impact.
- Living in Nepal with a host family deepened their connection to the community and reshaped their identity while improving school computer labs and students' education.
