Interview with Michael Geneve, March 3, 2006

Interview Summary

Michael Geneve (Mozambique, 2003-2005; Education) discusses graduating from the University of Kentucky in graphic design and working for Ace Weekly magazine in Lexington, Kentucky before joining the Peace Corps. He describes his teaching and secondary projects that included a library, an art group, and a women’s empowerment group. Geneve also talks about recreation, visiting South Africa with his father, and learning Portuguese and Xitswa in Mozambique. In addition, he discusses coming home and the impact of the Peace Corps experience on his change in career goals, including his decision to get a master’s degree in community and leadership development at the University of Kentucky.

Interview Keyword

Education University of Kentucky Training Living conditions Malaria Medical care Teaching Teachers Recreation Libraries

Interview LC Subject

Geneve, Michael Geneve, Michael--Interviews Mozambique Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Peace Corps (U.S.)--Mozambique Peace Corps (U.S.)--History--2000-2009. Acculturation Communication and culture Culture Culture shock Intercultural communication Interpersonal communication and culture Interpersonal relations Interpersonal relations and culture Language and culture Language and languages Lifestyles Manners and customs Voluntarism Volunteers

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