Amazing Summer Teaching Experience

I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at Esperanza Juvenil for two months during the summer before my last year of university. The most fun part of the experience was living in a house with the youngest girls (ages 8-14). There was always something exciting going on!
At the school, I helped teach English classes to grades 5-9, taught an English class for the teachers, and tutored a student who was preparing to study in South Africa.
My experience at Esperanza Juvenil taught me so much about Guatemalan culture. Some nights, the girls would teach me words in their native languages like Kakchiquel, Quiche, and Achi.
I was there at the same time as another volunteer, so we were able to go do things in the city together sometimes.
I loved Esperanza Juvenil and I'm sure you will too!