What I Learned In College

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While growing up, my family taught me the value of an education, and with hard work and determination I was privileged enough to obtain a college education. I would like to have a chance to apply what I learned in college and what I have learned from volunteering and work related activities, to contribute to the world community. I know that I might not be able to change the world, but I would like to contribute my talents as needed. I believe that volunteering with the Peace Corps will enable me to do just that.
I majored in Anthropology, Folk Studies, and Social Work in college, which allowed me to study various world cultures. However, reading about culture\people from a textbook, is much different than face to face interaction. Whereas a

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