College is supposed to prepare you for the real world. In theory, four years are supposed to give you an idea of what you want to do and where you want to do it. For many students, though, the prospect of going straight to graduate programs, a career job or some other similarly committed venture is rather intimidating.
Alternatives to continuing academic work or taking on a 9-to-5 job immediately abound, but some of the most popular destinations are actually around the world. Service in organizations such as the Peace Corps, Teach for America and AmeriCorps provides an attractive option for some University students.
Peace Corps, which was founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, serves more than 77 countries in several sectors, including education, public health, environment, and youth and community development. The organization has been recruiting at the University for decades.
"Peace Corps is an excellent opportunity for people to get experience working in international settings and to do so with the full support of the federal government," said Jonathan Moore, Peace Corps Campus Recruiter at the University.
In terms of life experience and prestige, service in the Peace Corps can be particularly valuable.
"In my opinion as a volunteer, there is no better way to gain international experience, regardless of what direction you go into career-wise," Moore said. "Employers love to see this on your r
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