Why study, do an internship, volunteer or work temporarily in El Salvador?

• because education is of increasingly better quality (reasonable to good knowledge of Spanish though required).
• because there are opportunities for studies of indigenous cultures in El Salvador.
• because your colleagues are often helpful, friendly and interested.
• because there is much to develop and research in the areas of conservation, women's rights, improving education and, of course, sustainable tourism
• because, if you make an effort, Salvadorans are very happy to help you improve your Spanish (they adapt their rate of speech).
• Because the country and the region have a lot to offer to those who stay for a longer period of time.

What should you pay attention to?

• the work culture in general is very 'mañana' (so set your own pace).
• sometimes machismo is still clearly present, although things are changing and more and more middle- and upper-class women are starting to work.
• Salvadorans live by the day and (time) agreements are flexible; but make no mistake: they too can be punctual.
• in El Salvador there is certainly still respect for hierarchical relations; handle this with care, especially in contact with 'the boss' and older workers.