1. Introduction
"Abundant Rewards." This is the
title of an essay that was written
by a Peace Corps volunteer, Laura
Stedman, on her reflections of her
work in Swaziland, serving as a
science teacher. The essay
discusses her students and what
turned out to be her most important
accomplishment, to give the
children confidence in themselves.
In this way she opened the door for
them to learn on their own, and to
feel that their opinions were
important. Once the children began
to share their own opinions, she
learned a large amount from them
also.
The essay I described above sums up
my interests in the Peace Corps. To
be able to help those less
fortunate than you, and in a very
concrete way. Unlike sending "two
dollars a month, to help a child,"
to some informercial, were you
never really see the results, or
are to involved with them either.
You also don't get the amazing
experience of learning about a
country's culture and customs. Most
importantly,......
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