I had a dream last night that I've received my invite in the mail heading for Africa... However, I woke up from fantasyland and reality smacked me in the face... Is the application process the most difficult thing endured by a PCV throughout the entire duration of their service.. I'd like to think so! This process has cost me thousands of dollars! (mostly dental) Will it be worth it in the end? HELL YEAH! I'm very excited (and nervous) to begin my service in Africa! As far as I know, I'm a community services volunteer doing God knows what in God knows where... But it'll definitely be an experience that stick with me for a long time! I'm ready, no....All of us future PCVs are ready....for hell of a ride!