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September 22nd, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Country, Guatemala

Politics are Murder: Guatemala’s General Election

The general election has finally passed. Since getting here, there’s been a steady ramp-up in violence perpetrated by and against both the citizens and politicians of Guatemala. “But don’t worry,” everyone kept saying, “the situation will improve after the elections.” And so this past Su[...]

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September 9th, 2011 - 8:55 am § in Day in the Life, Guatemala

There’s Always More Space: Public Transportation in Central America

If being in Guatemala has taught me one thing, it’s to appreciate the elegance, privacy, and legroom of a car. However, being an Idealist in Central America rarely allows you to own one, so you must rely on the goodwill of others—friends, bosses, that weird guy who always grunts at you as you pa[...]

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September 1st, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Day in the Life, Guatemala

Forever and a Day: 27 Months Abroad

I, Joseph Sigrin, am accepting my invitation to serve as a Municipal School Health Coordinator Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala, departing January 4, 2011. With a single click my life changed forever. Sending that email was one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever done, and yet, now eight mon[...]

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