I'm Going Where?

So the Peace Corps finally made a decision concerning my application!

I will be sent to Senegal for Small Enterprise Development with the title of Small Business Counseler. I think that sounds official enough.

The work I will be doing varies and the specifics aren't given due to the various needs of the communities. Overall, I will be focusing on conveying basic business practises and routines to my hosts. I was unsure of my qualifications, but the Peace Corps has said adamantly my efforts will be on the "grassroots" level such as demonstrating how to inventory or plan in advance.

Additionally, since I will be stationed in Africa I will be devoting efforts to HIV/AIDS education and awareness.

I will be stationed in Thies, Senegal for the first 3 months where I will undergo extensive language and cultural training and gain a better understanding of what is expected of me and the goals I can hope to achieve. Sometime during these 3 months, I will be given my permanent location where I will spend the next 24 months.

My living arrangements are still uncertain, but may involve my own home with electricity and a cement floor. In most cases, Peace Corps volunteers live with families or in family compounds, therefore, having my own small residence is an option.

At this point, I'm awaiting for a package to arrive in the mail which will inform me of where my predeparture training will occur during which I will meet other Peace Corps volunteers heading to the same region and have numerous shots and fill out numerous travel documents.This will last for 2 days after which I will leave the USA and head for Senegal.