Positive Impact, Local Community

My time as a volunteer teacher with BECA began in January 2018 and continued through the end of the school year. Although I had many beautiful experiences, I will list the top three reasons I went to Honduras and why I stayed. First and foremost, the students and their families are unique and unforgettable. My 25 first-graders made me smile, cry, pull my hair out, and jump for joy every day. Their desire to learn, willingness to be goofy, and the constant outpouring of love made living in Cofradia worth it. Next, Cofradia's location is perfect for traveling around Honduras and Central America. Being 45 minutes away from San Pedro Sula, the second-largest city in Honduras, makes traveling elsewhere incredibly easy. During my 6-months there, I saw two other Central American countries and 10+ other cities/villages in Honduras. Finally, experience is a constant test of innovation and creativity, two skills that can be applied to any industry or career anywhere in the world. For example, there was a time when I only had one bottle of glue for 25 students. No problem, save a couple of bottle caps from the purified water jugs and place a dollop of glue in each cap so the kids don't fight over the single bottle. Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about my experience (in fact, I often daydream about repeating it!).