Tired of the “nine to five?” Thinking of leaving the daily grind for something more rewarding? Here are my top 10 suggestions for those of you who thinking of trying your hand in Latin America. 10. Don’t listen to the people who tell you that you’re foolish for leaving your “stable” job,[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Spanish’
September 23rd, 2009 - 8:05 pm § in Good Ideas, In the Field, Looking for Opportunity, Nicaragua, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
Top 10 Ways to be a Successful Long-Term Volunteer
September 11th, 2009 - 4:58 pm § in In the Field, Tips & Resources
Help! I’ve Reached the Foreign Language Flatlands!
I’ve often thought that one of these days, after I’ve mastered Spanish, I’ll take on Italian, or Portuguese, or perhaps even Kaqchiquel. Yet after a total of 18 years of study (12 years of formal Spanish classes followed by six years of immersion in a Spanish-speaking country), I still make pl[...]
