Serena Olsen, a current Peace Corps volunteer serving in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan encountered some obstacles with the application process as well as challenges with the placement process. Serena stayed persistent, creative, and focused on achieving this dream though. Listen how she made it work and also listen how this opportunity has impacted her and her community.

For more information and transcription of this episode, visit www.miusa.org/resource/podcast/serena.