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Joining the Peace Corps after completing a B.S. in Engineering Physics is seen as a valuable opportunity for personal growth and humanitarian contribution. Many believe that this experience would enhance a graduate school application, particularly for programs in Physics or Math. There is a concern, however, about the potential challenges of returning to an academic environment after a two-year break, including worries about retaining knowledge and adapting back to school life. Overall, the Peace Corps is viewed positively in the context of future educational pursuits.
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Ok so I am thinking about joining the peace corps right after I graduate with my B.S. in Engineering Physics. I really have been wanting to do this for a long time. After two years in the Peace Corps, I would really like to goto Grad. School for Physics or Math. I really don;t want to goto Grad School right after because I would like to take a break and explore the world a bit and do some humanitarian aid. By the way, applying to grad school, would the peace corps look good on an app? I am not doing it for this reason alone obviously, i am just curious. So what do you think?
 
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I think working in the Peace Corps is commendable, and I think it is an invaluable experience. It certainly would look good on a grad school application.
 
I have had the same aspirations
my only fear is that I will not be ready for grad school after a 2 year break form school, not just in the sense that I won't remember thins, but more that I won't be reay to be back in a school environment
 

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