Discussed important topics to me and learned Spanish

Teaching English and Social Justice at the CIS is a great way to spend time in El Salvador and provides a great oppotunity to learn Spanish.

I had taught some English before as a volunteer, but I appreciated the training and experience. The students became my friends and class involved discussing issues I was passionate about and gave me the opportunity to learn Spanish at a discounted rate. The CIS kept me as busy as I could handle, and when I wanted more time to myself, I just opted out of some activities.
In the 9 weeks I studied Spanish, I learned a lot not just about language, but El Salvador, Latin America and life.
I made lifelong friends and the homestay I was provided will always be my Salvadoran mom and sisters.
The things I learned in El Salvador have changed my perspective on life.