World Teach Chile

World Teach Chile (Elqui Valley) is great for those who want to teach English in public schools alongside in-country teachers. Definitely for those who enjoy the laid-back, rural lifestyle- and who want to be enmeshed in a country's culture. As someone pursuing a career in international development, I felt I learned a lot from this experience and definitely got the on the ground perspective I was looking for. However, with these perks, do come some challenges- ex. dealing with discipline issues in schools, accepting that schedules do change last minute, dealing with a lot of alone time, surviving winter without heat (pack layers!!). Although, sitting around a bonfire under the stars surrounded by mountains and vineyards really can't be beat!