Tirzah's Volunteer Trip in Guatemala!

Tirzah Blazis Start Date: Apr 8, 2024 - End Date: Jun 2, 2024
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

My Travel Story

by: Tirzah Blazis Start Date: Apr 8, 2024 - End Date: Jun 2, 2024
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
  • Volunteer Trip
Hi everybody! I'm traveling to Guatemala in May to support an educational program that teaches Guatemalans English. After I graduate with my Bachelor's degree in English and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), I'm planning to live and teach in Guatemala for a semester! This trip is a way for me to experience the country, get an idea of what it would be like to live there, improve my Spanish language skills, and get experience teaching non-native English speakers. 
My ultimate goal is to teach in a school district in the US with a high percentage of migrant students. So, I chose Guatemala because there are a lot of people migrating to the US from Guatemala right now due to gang violence and general instability. As someone who grew up around a lot of migrant families, I care deeply about these people who have no choice but to leave their home. In an effort to be the best teacher I can be for my future students, I want to learn about their culture and where they come from so I can create the safest, most welcoming environment possible.
  • Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala