Julie Perng's extended year as a Fulbright Scholar in the People's Republic of China will end in November, though she is in no hurry to leave there. Her research on rural development is currently featured in the monthly electronic newsletter, China Development Brief, an independent, nonprofit publication circulated to a readership of decision and...

Since high school, Leanne Polachek dreamed of serving in the Peace Corps. During her four years at Ithaca College in the communication management and design program, she fashioned her coursework and cocurricular experiences in preparation of meeting that goal. She minored in environmental studies, studied ecotourism through a School for International...