Grad School and Peace Corps...why not do both?

Oregon State University

2/18/2009-2/19/2009

Did you know that you can earn your graduate degree at Oregon State University and many other colleges and universities while serving in the Peace Corps through the Peace Corps’ Master’s International program?

It just takes a little bit of planning and coordination.

Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime and a great way to get two years of international experience under your belt whether or not you choose to concurrently pursue a graduate degree. While we recommend that you take advantage of this fantastic option to do both, here’s your next chance to get all the facts so that you can make an informed decision on which path to choose. Erin Carlson, Peace Corps recruiter and returned Peace Corps Volunteer, will be at these events. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Peace Corps – voted by college graduates around the nation as one of the top five most desirable organizations to work for in 2007 * – is welcome to ask questions. Please feel free to bring friends and family.

University-Wide Career Fair
Information Table
Wednesday, Feb. 18
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oregon State University
CH2M Hill Alumni Center
725 SW 26th St
Corvallis, OR 97331

Engineering Career Fair
Information Table (materials only)
Thursday, Feb. 19
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oregon State University
CH2M Hill Alumni Center
725 SW 26th St
Corvallis, OR 97331

Information Session:
Panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers will share experiences from serving around the world
Thursday, Feb. 19
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Oregon State University
Memorial Union (Room 206)
Corvallis, OR 97331


The Peace Corps needs Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill assignments in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT and community services. Come and learn how your skills can be put to use in the Peace Corps.

Are you ready to take the next step? Apply now at peacecorps.gov/application to begin your conversation with the Peace Corps. If you need any assistance with the application, or if you have any questions at all, you can call 800.424.8580 and ask to speak to a regional recruiter. Without exception, every regional recruiter in our office also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and has firsthand knowledge of what it was like to go through the Peace Corps’ entire application, screening and selection process.

* Business Week - May 11, 2007

Contact: Erin Carlson

Last updated Oct 09 2009