Published: Feb. 22, 2017
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One of the most rewarding parts of traveling or living abroad is the stories with which you leave.

Experiencing a new culture abroad can be challenging and enlightening and can lead to funny, inspirationalÌýand even scary moments. All of these experiences help us learn about ourselves andÌýpeople from another part of the world, givingÌýus a new cultural perspective of the world.

If you go
Who: Students, faculty and staff
What: Peace Corps Storytelling Night
When: Wednesday, March 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Off campus, InnisFree Poetry on The Hill

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Peace Corps group is hosting a Storytelling Night for community members to celebrateÌýeach other's travel experiences and engage and network with local returned Peace Corps volunteers. All are welcome to share stories about the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments from traveling abroad.

Participants are asked toÌýkeep stories between 5 and 10 minutes in length.

The March 1 event is being held as part of Peace Corps Week, which commemorates President Kennedy's establishment of the organization on March 1, 1961.

The event is open to the public and will be held at , located on The Hill at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue.ÌýPlease feel free to email Tim Hoisington at PeaceCorps@colorado.edu with any questions.