Re: Peace Corps/Americorps
I've done neither, but had multiple friends do both
PeaceCorps experiences generally suck for the participants. It is 3rd world nearly all of the time.
AmeriCorps experiences were very good for my friends. The key is good location and you end up being surrounded by like-minded young adults. One of my friends was in Monterrey, California for awhile. I think she got real lucky.
If you want to see the world, but not do the PeaceCorps, do a JETS program or something similar and teach English in foreign schools. I had a few friends live in Japan doing this and they absolutely loved it.
cliff notes
Peace corps sucks
Americorps is very cool, especially with good location
Jets is a good way to see the world
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