Becoming ‘La Señorita de Inglés’ in the U.S. Peace Corps: My Journey from Practitioner to Ph.D.

Global Development
Environment
Higher Education
Authors
Affiliations

Nilofer K. Bharwani

School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding, and Development, Kennesaw State University

Thomas J. Hodges

Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research, Kennesaw State University

Published

January 8, 2025

Doi

10.54656/jces.v17i3.672

Abstract

The Peace Corps is a governmental organization, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, with the objective of connecting United States citizens to the global community through service, community engagement, intercultural exchange, and collaboration. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serve in communities around the globe, promoting improved health, education, agriculture, and commerce. This essay provides a reflection on Peace Corps service and its impact on research.

Citation

Bharwani, N. K., & Hodges, T. J. (2025). Becoming “La Señorita de Inglés” in the U.S. Peace Corps: My Journey From Practitioner to Ph.D. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.54656/jces.v17i3.672

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    Author = {Nilofer K. Bharwani and Thomas J. Hodges},
    Doi = {10.54656/jces.v17i3.672},
    Journal = {Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship},
    Title = {Becoming ‘La Señorita de Inglés’ in the U.S. Peace Corps: My Journey from Practitioner to Ph.D.},
    Year = {2024}}