erinmills:

I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands and apply for the MSW and MNPO programs here. I’m waiting for Mitch to finish my last Americorps rec and then I’m going to work out that possibility.

I just can’t wait until I finally get all the placement and medical bullshit out of the way. Based on other people’s invitation SAGAS on the Facebook groups and Peace Corps Wiki, it might be next year. I’ve been saying October to other people and also trying to convince myself that this optimistic projection that I’ll actually leave on my nomination date is going to happen, but I’m not feeling that optimistic right now. I can’t kill time until the bureacracy decides to handle me. I’ve gotta get on with my life.

As a MNPO alum, I must say - it’s fantastic program! Go ahead and start thinking about what you’d like your concentration to be. Persuading professors from other departments allow entrance into their graduate courses is one of the toughest things about the program.

You can also go MSW and get the NPO certificate - which, if you’re interested in social work, is the best of both worlds.

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