1999: Kris (Smith) Alsaadi served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan in Murrajem, Sena'r (Ajloun area) beginning in 1999



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Kris (Smith) Alsaadi can be contacted at alsaadifamilyahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Jordan

Training Group: J3

Cities you served in: Murrajem, Sena'r (Ajloun area)

Arrival Year: 1999

Departure Year: 2001

Work Description:

TEFL in a village girls' school

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Married a Jordanian right after service ended. Moved back to America. Have a daughter, born in 2003.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

What a great life! Being invited to neighbors' homes for great food, tea, and friendship. Having a group of other Volunteers your age and the freedom to travel and socialize.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

I'm wondering how Melissa is doing...lost touch with her. I would like to hear from everyone else, too.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Those of you who made it the full two years should be proud of your accomplishment!

Originally posted: November 22, 2007

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