Brad Pribe will graduate from Illinois State University with an MS in Political Science - Applied Community Development Sequence following his Peace Corps Service. Brad is serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kyrgyzstan and works in conjunction with the Naryn Education Center. Brad’s organization works with students and members of the community who wish to study or do professional development by promoting U.S. Exchange programs. One accomplishment that Brad is particularly proud of is creating a website for his organization. The website provides information on what his organization does for the community. Also included on the website is a list of major programs and scholarships to study in the U.S., advice on how to achieve one’s goal in traveling to the U.S., and an extensive list of useful websites. Brad also spends his time assisting the American Study Center at Naryn State University.
"; SidebarFinancial[1]="Brian Hillery, a Peace Corps Master’s International (PCMI) Student, is serving in Cameroon with his spouse Jessie Warning. Brian and Jessie have been working on community health issues, including HIV/AIDS education and access to clean water. Brian also teaches business classes and works with the local prison population on a variety of subjects. Brian earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Buffalo State College in 2005. He joined the PCMI program in Spring 2007 and is pursuing a master’s degree in Political Science. While completing the Illinois State University campus coursework, Brian served two different graduate assistantships – with the Salvation Army Bloomington Corps and the Stevenson Center Brownfields Redevelopment Project. These learning experiences helped prepare Brian for his service in the Peace Corps. As Brian and Jessie continue their second year in-country, Brian reports they are enthusiastic to continue service in the dynamic country of Cameroon.
"; SidebarFinancial[2]="As a Peace Corps Master’s International student, Kara Harvey is serving in the Republic of Togo, West Africa. A graduate student at Illinois State University, Kara is pursuing a master’s degree in Sociology. In Togo, Kara has worked as a Girls’ Education and Empowerment (GEE) Volunteer. Her work focuses on promoting gender equity and striving to equip girls and women with skills needed to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Kara's recent activities have included working with local women to develop a small savings and loans group, English language tutoring, working with children affected or infected by HIV/AIDS, serving as a camp counselor for Togolese youth, and planning a week-long “Take Our Daughters to Work Week” for high-school age girls interested in attaining a professional career. Kara came to Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in both sociology and psychology from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Kara reports that she has enjoyed learning about the culture of Togo, from local customs to daily communication patterns.
"; SidebarFinancial[3]="Sean Moore has completed his Peace Corps service in the West African country of Mauritania. A graduate student at Illinois State University, he is now preparing his thesis to receive a master’s degree in Sociology with the Applied Community and Economic Development sequence. Sean received his undergraduate degree from George Mason University in 2007. He joined the Stevenson Center as a Peace Corps Master’s International Student later that year. In Mauritania, Sean worked in the field of Girls Education and Empowerment teaching English, organizing extra-curricular classes for girls, and opening a Young Girls Mentoring Center to reach middle-school-aged girls. He also worked with other volunteers in teaching English classes to community members including adults and secondary school students, for both mixed-gender groups and girls.
";