A life changing experience

Through my internship with the UMIQRoo University in Jose Maria Morelos this past summer, I found out about the Na'atik school in Felipe Carrillo Puerto about an hour away. Felipe Carrillo Puerto is a great town with plenty of things to do and a distinct character/culture. It is also on the main bus routes to places like Tulumn, Chetumal, and Valladolid (which is a big perk for weekend trips).
Upon entering Na'atik, the helpful staff and my welcoming host family (who were set up for me previous to my arrival) immediately made me feel at home. The 1 week Mayan-language intensive was challenging and rewarding. My instructor, Gustavo, was really dedicated to making sure that we got the most out of our time in the classroom: he prepared an array of learning materials, from songs, to poetry, class activities, and history lessons, in order to approach the material from multiple disciplines. It was really helpful in grasping different aspects of Mayan language and culture. He was both knowledgeable and patient and, from his lessons, I felt much more confident in practicing my language basics with my host family and friends in Felipe Carrillo Puerto. I still speak with my host family regularly as well as the staff at Na'atik. It's like a home away from home. I can't wait to come back to visit everyone and to continue my studies!! Thank you guys for everything.