April 26, 2005: Headlines: Humor: Movies: State News: In the classic comedy movie "Airplane!," the main characters Ted and Elaine sign up for the Peace Corps, teach an African tribe to play basketball and have Tupperware parties

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In the classic comedy movie "Airplane!," the main characters Ted and Elaine sign up for the Peace Corps, teach an African tribe to play basketball and have Tupperware parties

In the classic comedy movie Airplane!, the main characters Ted and Elaine sign up for the Peace Corps, teach an African tribe to play basketball and have Tupperware parties

In the classic comedy movie "Airplane!," the main characters Ted and Elaine sign up for the Peace Corps, teach an African tribe to play basketball and have Tupperware parties

Beginning a career isn't the only option after graduation

By AARON FOLEY
and MADDIE TRIER

The State News

Thousands of students are graduating next week, and if you're one of those students, chances are you don't know what will happen after you walk across that big stage.

[Excerpt]

Peace Corps

In the classic comedy movie "Airplane!," the main characters Ted and Elaine sign up for the Peace Corps, teach an African tribe to play basketball and have Tupperware parties.

It's not that simple in real life, says Scot Roskelley, public affairs specialist for the Peace Corps in the regional office in Chicago. The Peace Corps is a U.S. government-sponsored organization that recruits citizens to do volunteer work in 77 countries.

MSU ranks eighth in large schools and universities that have students involved in the Peace Corps and most are recent graduates, Roskelley said.

"Michigan State, as well as the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, have always been real strong contenders," Roskelley said.

About 74 Peace Corps participants have some affiliation with MSU. Some of the reasons why MSU students are involved with the Peace Corps might be because of the study abroad program, a significant percentage of international students and different options for volunteering.

"There's a lot of individual and personal growth," Roskelley said. "This stems from them doing things that they never thought that they could do. They get to see poverty in a whole different setting by working and living in poverty."

Students interested in the Peace Corps must apply at least one year in advance of the time they are ready to leave. The entire application process takes one year. There is a 27-month commitment, but there is a stipend during the trip and participants receive $6,075 after they complete the program.





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