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Becoming 'La Señorita de Inglés' in the U.S. Peace Corps: My Journey From Practitioner to Ph.D.

Authors :
Nilofer K. Bharwani
Thomas J. Hodges
Source :
Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, Vol 17, Iss 3 (2025)
Publication Year :
2025
Publisher :
The University of Alabama, 2025.

Abstract

The Peace Corps is a governmental organization, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, with the objective of connecting United States citizens to the global community through service, community engagement, intercultural exchange, and collaboration. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serve in communities around the globe, promoting improved health, education, agriculture, and commerce. This essay provides a reflection on Peace Corps service and its impact on research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19441207 and 28378075
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7d77c2b558ce492d80995757e436bd38
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.54656/jces.v17i3.672