Please join Ohio State's Area Studies Centers for an information session on Peace Corps opportunities for students with language background and regional knowledge.
What is the Peace Corps?
Peace Corps is an independent agency of the United States government. You must be a US citizen to serve in the Peace Corps. Countries invite the Peace Corps to assist with projects in the following sectors: Community Economic Development, Education, Youth in Development, Environment, Agriculture and Health. Peace Corps service is 27 months with the first three months consisting of training in the local language, culture, and health.
What are the Benefits of Peace Corps service?
Peace Corps Volunteers are provided a living stipend, housing, medical/dental care, and 24 days of vacation a year. Depending on the type of loan, student loans may be deferred, partially cancelled, or forgiven. There are benefits during service and after service. See a full list of benefits. Peace Corps service is great experience for those considering a career working overseas, or with international organizations.
Ohio State has an on-site campus recruiter:
Valerie Fronczak is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) who served in Malawi. She is happy to meet with students interested in the Peace Corps and can assist with the application process. Valerie’s email is peacecorps@osu.edu. Her upcoming activities and events are posted here: https://ipa.osu.edu/peace-corps.
If you have any questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact CSEEES at cseees@osu.edu. Typically, a two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access, but we will try to accommodate requests that come in after the two week mark.
