Una Chimba

The Coleaders program is a great opportunity to to get experience working with children and teens in Colombian schools or universities and learn Spanish as well. Even if you begin the program with zero knowledge of Spanish, if you work consistently at improving your skills, by the end of the program you can achieve a conversational level and put yourself on the path to mastery.
The cultural experience is very rich, the Colombian people are very kind, the landscapes are beautiful, the weather is great, you can find anything you want to do in Bogotá, and the program is very flexible giving you plenty of time to enjoy the country.
The program may be daunting but upon arrival you will find much support from the YMCA and in no time you will feel natural in Colombia. From doing this program, I have grown into a new person and I am so glad I took the leap of faith to do it.