r/peacecorps • u/Lumpy-Hour7150 • Oct 04 '24

I’m so upset… Application Process

I have severe food allergies but have managed my entire life without problems. Are there really other countries I could go to?

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u/sockpuppett12 Oct 04 '24

What are the allergies for? It sounds obvious but it’s possible you’re more likely to come into contact with a problem food during your service than you would be in America.

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u/Lumpy-Hour7150 Oct 04 '24

Tree nuts. That’s a very good point and I understand the reasoning, I’m still so upset.

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u/ilong4spain current volunteer Oct 04 '24

Ask them for a list of countries that you can go to despite your allergies. They should have a list, and they’ll share those countries with the placement team (without mentioning the medical reason why to them)

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u/Lumpy-Hour7150 Oct 04 '24

That’s a great idea actually!

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u/HansJSolomente RPCV Oct 04 '24

I understand that you're upset, but please keep in mind that this was a decision that basically saved your life.

Don't give up hope! Maybe it's fate and you'll end up somewhere you had no idea you would love.

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u/grandpubabofmoldist RPCRV, Cameroon Oct 04 '24

Tree nuts are everywhere in Cameroon. There is no consideration for isolating for any allergies. That it not a safe place medically.

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u/Lumpy-Hour7150 Oct 04 '24

I didn’t know this. I definitely should have researched more when making my decision

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u/ReallyWeirdNormalGuy Oct 04 '24

Lmao. Classic. Chose Cameroon and knew nothing about their cuisine or culture. Did you just want to go to "Africa?"

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u/Lumpy-Hour7150 Oct 04 '24

Have you read any comments? I said I prefer a francophone country because I speak French. I know plenty about their culture as I grew up around PLENTY of west Africans. There is really no need to be rude and condescending. Have a day.

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u/ReallyWeirdNormalGuy Oct 04 '24

Grew up around "PLENTY" of West Africans and applied to live in Cameroon and had no idea about the proliferation of tree nuts in West Africa.... Sure, you did your research. 😂

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u/ItWasTheDukes-II Oct 09 '24

Acorns are tree nuts. They are prolific in California. Would anyone with a nut allergy moving to CA be a total uninformed dumbass too or do you relish being obstreperous?

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u/ReallyWeirdNormalGuy Oct 09 '24

Wow, what an embarrassment that you thought that was an impressive retort. 😂 Are acorns prolific in Californian restaurants? Try again.

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u/ItWasTheDukes-II Oct 10 '24

you are the genius saying people with nut allergies are dumb to move somewhere there are “nut trees” so I’m just taking your brilliant stance to the naturally illogical conclusion. That’s all, sport. Or don’t you get it smart guy?

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u/Lumpy-Hour7150 Oct 04 '24

As I said. I felt comfortable as I speak the language. I’m not sure what part of that you aren’t understanding. I really don’t feel like you’re on this thread for any productive reason so like I said, have a day.

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u/ReallyWeirdNormalGuy Oct 05 '24

My apologies, above you do admit that you "should've done more research." Which is wild, but I do give you credit.

"I'm gonna live somewhere for two years and I don't even know what they eat! I should have researched that!" 🤦🏼‍♂️

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u/[deleted] Oct 05 '24

You must be fun at parties. Please tell me more about your knowledge of the "proliferation of tree nuts in West Africa"

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u/Beneficial-Jump-3877 Oct 06 '24

Tree nuts are ubiquitous in West Africa, and a large part of the diet. Also hospitals are hard to access quickly. This is definitely a good call for your life and safety (I have a child with a severe tree nuts allergy).