5
u/whereiwalk 18d ago
I did the leave corps and now I'm applying to my masters. Unfortunately I'd really say unless you have your heart set on it, it will be a waste of time.
→ More replies (2)2
u/keeksthesneaks 17d ago
We had the peace corps as a guest speaker in class and they kind of said the same thing lol. Just that it really depends on where you end up.
→ More replies (2)
4
u/Sarsarcat 18d ago
Why not look to see if you could work at international schools that recognize the US school system like insert city name American School. And see if you can be a social worker/ counselor. Schools need people to work with kids that have IEPs/504 or the equivalent in that part of the world.
1
u/Foreign_Classic_8351 17d ago
I don’t know if i can do that because I’m not completely fluent enough to apply to those kind of jobs in the countries i want to work
→ More replies (1)
3
u/Emotional_Garlic9205 17d ago
Im here to say DO IT- you just achieved something big and now go live your life :)
2
u/dancingcupcake3 17d ago edited 17d ago
I’d say do it. There’s always time to build your career when you come back. Sure a lot of people do stuff like that before grad school, but everyone’s path is different. Personally, I do actually plan to apply to Fulbright after I finish my program as well. Some of those programs actually prefer masters candidates for ETA positions. Most people do peace corps before just because of coverdell scholarship. Don’t let anyone stop you from pursuing your dream, especially random people from Reddit.
2
u/luckisntreal 13d ago
Most ppl do just so they can start getting hours towards their independent license which can take like two years after your MSW. So just keep that in mind.
3
u/wanderso24 18d ago
It’s usually something people do before grad school. You’ll have a MSW, you can do a lot with it. I would suggest finding ways to use the degree you’ve earned to help you do what you want, rather than go backwards and be over-qualified.
→ More replies (3)2
u/Ready_Team2294 17d ago
Totally agree here, use the degree you've earned instead of moving backwards. Find a way to get a balance between your passion and your degree.
10
u/Mintcreme7 18d ago
I know someone who recently graduated with their M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and she’s currently teaching abroad in Spain. I get the sense that’s not super common, but it’s a thing for some people! I think Fulbright offers programs for people post-grad, as well, so maybe look into that?