The Land of Dragons – Abraham Kahasay, Indonesia 2016-2018

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My Peace Corps Story

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Since the establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, more than 230,000 Americans have served 141 countries. The My Peace Corps Story Podcast aims to tell some of the many diverse and rich stories of volunteers, in their own words. This podcast will create an oral history of the varied experiences had by generations of Americans when they devoted two or more years of their life to national service abroad.

While often cited as a positive, life-changing experience, service in the Peace Corps is not easy. This show strives to portray Peace Corps service as it is, both the good and the bad. The host of the show, Tyler Lloyd, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and would “gladly and proudly do it all again.” The difficulties and risks of serving abroad, however, should not be understated or taken lightly.

The My Peace Corps Story Podcast will captivate you with the personal stories of Americans working and living abroad. Each episode, we explore the cultures, communities, and people that make the Peace Corps an unparalleled experience, filled with stories worth telling.

Every volunteer has a story. What’s yours?

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The Land of Dragons – Abraham Kahasay, Indonesia 2016-2018

My Peace Corps Story

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6 years ago

The Land of Dragons – Abraham Kahasay, Indonesia 2016-2018

Photos from Abraham’s Service
Abraham Kahasay’s Peace Corps Story
Where and when did you serve? What did you do?
I served in Indonesia from 2016-2018 as an education volunteer. I taught at a local Madrasah middle school on the island of Java.
What is one of your favorite Peace Corps memories?
Going on a trip with my host parents to meet their family. When we arrived and they asked who I was, my host mom introduced me as her son. That was when I felt truly at home.
What is one of your least favorite Peace Corps memories?
During service, in the most populous Muslim country in the world, having to explain what I thought about the President and his statements.
What do you miss about Peace Corps?
The sense of community made it hard to feel lonely. There were times it definitely bugged me but overall it was nice to know the people around me had my back when I needed it.
What is something you learned in the Peace Corps?
Patience.
Do you have a favorite quote or local saying that you’d like to share?
I wouldn’t really call it a saying but I usually drink my coffee black with sugar. Which in Indonesian translates to “kopi hitam tanpa gula.” The looks I got were very funny.

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