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/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).