Speaker 1
I live on a houseboat. I just graduated with my master's degree. I work as a bartender. I have four brothers and sisters. My mother works for fedex.
Speaker 2
I have three cats and two dogs. I work in a large grocery store. I didn't finish college but I want to go back. Growing up in a small town was the best. My first car was a ford.
Speaker 1
I have a masters degree. I have just graduated. I have a masters degree in Womens studies. I work as a bartender. My mom works at fedex. My friend got sacked from fedex. I live on a houseboat.
Speaker 2
I am looking to apply to college. I have dogs.
Speaker 1
How do you do?
Speaker 2
Hello, I am doing good, looking at colleges to apply to.
Speaker 1
I just graduated! Got my masters in something that will never make me any money.
Speaker 2
Oh no, what is that?
Speaker 1
Womens studies. Now ill be a bartender for life because I chose a worthless study.
Speaker 2
At least bartending pays well, right?
Speaker 1
Better than fedex, my mom works there.
Speaker 2
Yes, that can be a dangerous job too.
Speaker 1
Her friend craig got fired on his day off for stealing boxes. His day off!
Speaker 2
That is awful, my dogs bark at the fedex guy.
Speaker 1
Was he stealing boxes or delivering them? Might be a good thing.
Speaker 2
Delivering, I always know when he is near.
Speaker 1
See, I have issues with amazon delivering to my houseboat.
Speaker 2
A houseboat sounds fun, does it have an address?
0
Speaker 1
I have a masters degree. I have just graduated. I have a masters degree in Womens studies. I work as a bartender. My mom works at fedex. My friend got sacked from fedex. I live on a houseboat.
Speaker 2
I am looking to apply to college. I have dogs.
Speaker 1
I found a job that my masters is useful for! 
Speaker 2
Really?! What kind of job is it?
Speaker 1
Associate director of a human rights organization. I'll be helping so many people and I am so happy!
Speaker 2
That sounds amazing! I bet you're looking forward to that. I'm interested in looking into a major like Global Studies for college. What colleges do you think I should apply to?
Speaker 1
It'll be sooo much better than just helping people get drunk. I'm thinking Dartmouth College and Bowdoin College. I'm sure you'd be able to get in!
Speaker 2
Thanks! I've actually been looking into Dartmouth a bit. I'd love to go into a field like you... I really look up to you! I think Global Studies might be good so I can work in human poverty. What human rights areas are you interested in?
Speaker 1
That's so sweet. It's mostly women's issues for me but I'm always open to considering how I could help other people in need.
Speaker 2
I love that. I think I want to look into habitat building for people in need. I'm thinking about volunteering for Habitats for Humanity this summer, but I'll have to find someone to take care of the doggies
Speaker 1
Those dogs are going to miss you but that would be extremely rewarding work. It would look good on your resume too.
Speaker 2
I think so too! Have you ever done a volunteering trip like that?
Speaker 1
Plenty! I actually served in the Peace Corps and took part in all sorts of projects helping people affected by natural disasters. The more action you have on your resume the better for landing a great job after college.
Speaker 2
Wow! I'm really interested in the Peace Corps. I think I might take a gap year after college before applying to Masters programs to go. Is that what you did?
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I have just graduated. I have a masters degree in Womens studies. I work as a bartender. My mom works at fedex. My friend got sacked from fedex. I live on a houseboat. I just started my job as associate director of a human rights organization. I'm interested in women's issues. I served in the Peace Corps and helped out after national disasters.
Speaker 2
I am looking to apply to college. I want to major in global studies in college. I want to help others by building housing for them. I have a couple of dogs. I want to join the Peace Corps before getting my master's.
Speaker 1
I just found a soup kitchen we can volunteer at this weekend if you're interested.
Speaker 2
that's awesome! do I need to complete training?
Speaker 1
no training, just show up and help! it is really easy and people will be so grateful for your help. wnt to get lunch after? what is your favorite spot to eat?
Speaker 2
that's so cool! sure, i'd be happy to do lunch. I love korean food, but i'll try anything. do you have a favorite cuisine>
Speaker 1
korean bbq would be great. i know a really good spot where you can cook your own food at the table. have you tried that before? really i like pretty much all kinds of food
Speaker 2
I haven't, but that sounds really fun! I bet you've tried all types of cuisine having traveled for peace corps. what's your favorite?
Speaker 1
i would say teh food in peru is some of the best. but i have not found a good local restaurant that serves peruvian food. maybe i can try to look that up! would you say korean is your favorite?
Speaker 2
Oooh, tell me more about peruvian food! I've never had it. And I don't know if I'd say it's my favorite -- I only recently discovered it, but want to try more things on the menu!
Speaker 1
peruvian food is a lot of meat, corn, and potatoes. pretty basic but made in so many good ways! i recommend you try "lomo saltado" if you want to try one of the most popular dishes.  but yes korean has so many options, i love all the side dishes
Speaker 2
that sounds really tasty. what types of seasoning does peruvian use? And yes the side dishes have been so fun! I love the radishes the best
Speaker 1
i would say oregano and garlic. maybe some cumin and paprika. it's more about the meat. they even eat llama down there, but that isn't one of my favorites. i love the korean radishes too! and the bean sprouts
Speaker 2
Oh that's really interesting! Like Mexican and Italian but blended together. Eeeek I don't think I could eat llama! I try to be open minded but I struggle with eating animals I otherwise like alive lol
 12 hours
Speaker 1
I have just graduated. I have a masters degree in Womens studies. I work as a bartender. My mom works at fedex. My friend got sacked from fedex. I live on a houseboat. I just started my job as associate director of a human rights organization. I'm interested in women's issues. I served in the Peace Corps and helped out after national disasters. I want to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I like Korean BBQ. I like all kinds of food. My favorite food is Peruvian.I like meat, corn and potatoes. I love side dishes. I don't enjoy eating llama. I love Korean radishes.
Speaker 2
I am looking to apply to college. I want to major in global studies in college. I want to help others by building housing for them. I have a couple of dogs. I want to join the Peace Corps before getting my master's. I want to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I love Korean food. I am not a picky eater. I have never had Korean BBQ. I know nothing about Peruvian food. I am new to Korean food. I love Korean radishes. I like side dishes. I like blending Mexican and Italian food. I could not eat llama. I don't like eating animals I like.
Speaker 1
I found a Peruvian restaurant in town that we can have lunch at. 
Speaker 2
Okay, let's do it! There is a first time for everything. After we are done, you just have to show me this houseboat of yours!
Speaker 1
It is my pride and joy that floating home, not too strange after being in the Peace Corps!
Speaker 2
Yeah, I assume you're right. After being in the Peace Corps not too many things seem all that strange. I mostly want to see how the houseboat is built as I have no idea the type of construction that goes into it.
Speaker 1
I have no idea either since I didn't build it. I mostly live at the bar right now. I am sure you would be great in the PC once you graduate.
Speaker 2
I hope so. I am ready to give back and help others who haven't had the same advantages as us. Plus, it will give me more experience in building housing for people. Do you have any suggestions as to what I should expect during my time in the PC?
Speaker 1
You should bring your dogs with you, and meet tons and tons of people! Be prepared to change your entire lifestyle, and outlook on life, for the better.
Speaker 2
That is the plan! Meeting different people will definitely be one of the benefits. Why do you suggest bringing my dogs with me?
Speaker 1
Why would they want to miss out on that type of travel and meeting other dogs? They can smell a thousand new smells each day, and get out of that small yard they are stuck in.
Speaker 2
All good points! I was mainly worried about leaving him along in a new place, but I'm sure he would enjoy the change of scenery just as much as me. You will have to tell me more about your experience during our lunch at the Peruvian place.
Speaker 1
That is true, I can't wait, I will see you soon. Maybe we can go for Korean next time!
Speaker 2
Sure thing! You keep making me trying new foods and getting me out of my comfort zone. I guess I should get used to that if I'm going into the PC.
6 days 12 hours
Speaker 1
I have just graduated. I have a masters degree in Womens studies. I work as a bartender. My mom works at fedex. My friend got sacked from fedex. I live on a houseboat. I just started my job as associate director of a human rights organization. I'm interested in women's issues. I served in the Peace Corps and helped out after national disasters. I want to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I like Korean BBQ. I like all kinds of food. My favorite food is Peruvian.I like meat, corn and potatoes. I love side dishes. I don't enjoy eating llama. I love Korean radishes. I like trying new foods. I do not know much about construction. I did not build my houseboat. I care about the wellbeing of dogs.
Speaker 2
I am looking to apply to college. I want to major in global studies in college. I want to help others by building housing for them. I have a couple of dogs. I want to join the Peace Corps before getting my master's. I want to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I love Korean food. I am not a picky eater. I have never had Korean BBQ. I know nothing about Peruvian food. I am new to Korean food. I love Korean radishes. I like side dishes. I like blending Mexican and Italian food. I could not eat llama. I don't like eating animals I like. I do not know much about construction. I like to help people. I want to build houses. I like meeting new people. I enjoy new scenery. I do not get out of my comfort zone much. I am trying to prepare myself for the Peace Corps.
Speaker 1
I just found a new Korean BBQ place. Let's go check it out! We can chat about some experiences of the Peace Corps and I can give you some tips and suggestions. 
Speaker 2
Oh that would be amazing! I'm excited to try new food. And honestly 
Speaker 1
I always love to try new foods! I think you'll have a lot of fun there. The people are very friendly and they'll help you choose what to eat. 
Speaker 2
That sounds great! I meant to say that honestly I'm a little nervous about the Peace Corps and I have a lot of questions
Speaker 1
I'll answer whatever I can for you! What are you most nervous about? 
Speaker 2
I'm worried about being alone and not knowing what I'm doing. Did you have a lot of support where you were stationed?
Speaker 1
I did! You won't be entirely alone. And remember that everyone who came through the PC didn't know what they were doing at first. Nobody comes into it already being an expert. You'll get the hang of what you're doing really quickly and the people will help you learn as you go along.
Speaker 2
Thank you, that's good advice! I am going to come up with some of the things I'm thinking about to ask you over dinner. What dish do you recommend?
Speaker 1
Well, mongolian bbq is kind of like a stir-fry. You just pick proteins and vegetables and sauce and they'll cook it for you. For someone new to the experience I'd recommend beef bulgogi. It's a nice flavorful sauce that's not too spicy although if you like spicy food you can ask them to add some heat!
Speaker 2
Oh ok cool, that sounds delicious! I love super spicy food.
Speaker 1
Oh wow! Well, you'll definitely be able to get it there. Just ask them to add in some gochujang sauce. It's a sauce made of red pepper that's pretty hot!
Speaker 2
Yum! I can't wait! Thanks so much for agreeing to meet with me. I already feel better knowing I have you to answer my questions!
7 days 12 hours