Land on the Edge: a Ukraine Peace Corps Blog

10 things I miss the most as a PCV

I've been in Ukraine now for 18 months and it has really been an interesting 18 months. I've learned a lot about myself and have a ton...

I've been living in Romny, Ukraine now for a little over a year. I'd be lying if I said it was always easy, even if I said it was usually...

I've been living in Ukraine for over 15 months now and here are some of the things that really threw me off when I first experienced them...

I work with some really awesome students in Ukraine. Recently some of them have helped me start a video exchange program with students...

Cucumbers are a cheap vegetable in Ukraine. I got all these plus more for less than ¢50. If you know me, you know I absolutely hate...

Same as in America, when you use your manners in Ukraine things just go better for you. I've become friends with the lady at the bazaar...

October 11th is International Day of the Girl. I work with a lot of incredible girls and they are so inspiring. Check out this video...

My birthday was September 1st, which was also the first day of school, Knowledge Day, and the first bell ceremony. Knowledge Day started...

This has been one crazy summer. I was in all corners of Ukraine working with hundreds of youth and learning more about myself.

I've been pretty lazy lately and let my work pile up, so last Saturday I got all my stuff together and said I'm going to sit in a cafe to...

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Hi! I am a recent Penn State grad currently in Ukraine as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer. Say hello & feel free to ask me any questions!