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csfek
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They're "preliminarily considering" me for Turkey. Hopefully I will hear soon if they're going to choose me or not.
I would love to hear from more people who did this program, if possible. |
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JZer
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Location: Pittsburgh
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| They've matched me with a public speaking position in Burma. The next step is the people in Burma review the files that they receive--up to 4, I think. |
I would love to go to Burma. What city would you be placed in? Make sure you don't say something that will get you kicked out of Burma. |
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csfek
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I've accepted my ELF offer. I'm wondering if anyone can give me information on what the living allowance they offer you is like. I mean, how generous/stingy are they with it? It would be nice to get an idea of the standard of living that they expect you to live by.
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fat_chris
Joined: 10 Sep 2003
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Location: Beijing
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csfek,
Congrats! I've no idea about the living allowance (are you an RPCV?) but it should be more than adequate, no?
Cool, did you pick Turkey or did they choose it for you? I'm hoping to be in your shoes in a few years time (hopefully an ELF in East Asia).
Good luck with it all and do good work!
Regards,
fat_chris |
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csfek
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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They pick the post for you. I think they try to match you with the post that most suits your qualifications. You give them your preferences, but I don't know how much they take them into consideration.
Thanks for the good wishes! |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
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Location: home sweet home
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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| I think that if you keep your preference open, you'll have a better chance of being placed quickly. |
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squindia
Joined: 13 Jun 2007
Posts: 38
Location: Bangalore, India
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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I've just accepted a post in Honduras - I am super excited.
Will I be seeing anyone else in DC in August for the training? |
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fat_chris
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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| squindia wrote: |
I've just accepted a post in Honduras - I am super excited.
Will I be seeing anyone else in DC in August for the training? |
Congrats!
Regards,
fat_chris |
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melirae
Joined: 26 Feb 2004
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Location: Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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I was searching the web for past ELF websites- they're really interesting to read!- and came across this thread...
I'll be heading to DC for the orientation in August, then on to Indonesia, so I'll see you there Squindia! I didn't have any strong preference of where I wanted to go other than Russia, but I really wasn't a good fit for the projects there, so didn't mind that I didn't get it.
I'm really looking forward to the next year- I think it's going to be a great experience!! |
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