Kamal S. PrasadThe First Three Months — Part 1The first three months living in the village as a bona fide Peace Corps Volunteer is known as the Community Entry period. During Community…Nov 15, 20231Nov 15, 20231
Kamal S. PrasadBeware! The Hubris of RighteousnessAt first glance, one might think that this article is about self-righteousness. While the infamy of self-righteous behavior is typically…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023
Kamal S. PrasadSelfishness as a motivation to do goodDo good things and help others succeed because it is in your own best interest to do so.Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
Kamal S. PrasadMoving to the VillageThe day after the swearing in ceremony we loaded up the Landcruisers with all the stuff we had bought for our villages and headed off to…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Kamal S. PrasadFinal Days as a Peace Corps TraineeA lot has happened since the time I posted my last update. As you can imagine, things have been moving fast, and I’ve had limited access to…Feb 11, 20231Feb 11, 20231
Kamal S. PrasadSite Visit — Week SevenThis week I went to my village for a site visit.Oct 16, 2022Oct 16, 2022
Kamal S. PrasadA Peace Corps Trainee in Zambia — Weeks 5 & 6A review of weeks 5 and 6 in my time as Peace Corps Trainee in Zambia.Sep 25, 2022Sep 25, 2022
Kamal S. PrasadComing to Zambia — Week FourWeek Four summary, including a visit to a rural school.Sep 11, 20221Sep 11, 20221
Kamal S. PrasadComing to Zambia — Week ThreeWeek three update is about food, visit to the mall and my attempt at bargaining for a better price.Sep 4, 20221Sep 4, 20221
Kamal S. PrasadComing to Zambia — Week 2A bried summary of my second week in Zambia.Aug 30, 2022Aug 30, 2022