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

• because education is of increasingly high quality.
• because there are many opportunities for studies of indigenous cultures in Guatemala.
• because your colleagues are often helpful, friendly and interested.
• because, if you make an effort, Guatemalans will be happy to help you improve your Spanish (they will 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 screw your own pace).
• Guatemalans live by the day and (time) appointments are flexible; but Guatemalans can also be punctual.
• there is still respect for hierarchical relationships; be careful with this, especially when dealing with the 'boss' and older employees.