The application to Peace Corps for me was one of the most trying and frustrating things I've had to go through.

My specific experience may very well be (highly) unique, but I was not expecting for the process to take as long as it did (I was expecting to know my assignment within 6-8 months). 
 
There were two slight complications while I was applying: one, I was wearing braces and was expecting to have jaw surgery over Christmas Break 2009 (Peace Corps does not allow you to leave until braces ...
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