Interview with Joshua E. Mike, October 31, 2006

Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Joshua E. Mike talks about his two years of Peace Corps service in Nevis. He talks about his childhood, education, and travel experiences growing up. Mike recalls his experiences with the Peace Corps application process and training exercises. Mike details his work in youth and community development in Nevis. He describes Nevis, the people who live there, and recalls meaningful memories from service. Mike considers the various impacts of his Peace Corps service on Nevis, his own life, and on the United States.

Interview Accession

2006oh181_pc092

Interviewee Name

Joshua E. Mike

Interviewer Name

Jack Wilson

Interview Date

2006-10-31

Interview Keyword

Eastern Caribbean Islands Development work Saint Kitts and Nevis (Country of service) 2004-2006 (Date of service) Peace Corps Volunteer Job: Community Economic Development

Interview LC Subject

Nevis Peace Corps (U.S.)--St. Kitts Community development Youth development Education West Indies Spanish Travel International travel Training Saint Kitts and Nevis Sports Diplomacy Interpersonal relations Economic development Government agencies Peace Corps (U.S.)--Nevis

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