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"Working with Asociación Mayalan this summer has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I have both developed professionally and learned an incredible amount about the situation facing post-civil war developing countries with racially and culturally diverse populations. Through the support of my co-workers and the Casa Xelaju staff, combined with the great resources available in Xela, I feel I have been able to accomplish an amazing amount of work during my internship." -Ruth DeGolia "I came to Quetzaltenango about seven weeks ago to work as a psychologist and I never imagined that it would be such an uplifting experience. Working all the while dealing with sickness and the stress of the job, made me truly prove my intentions of coming to this country. In having those patients who allowed me into their world to assist them, I could not afford to take my personal distresses into account but instead used the gratitude and relief on their faces as strength to complete my work. Studying can only teach you so much because there comes a point when you must venture out into the world and look for the lessons yourself."
-Michele Valdez Voces de Guatemala is an annual bilingual online magazine which includes articles and papers written by current and former Casa Xelajú interns and volunteers. For more information on our Internships, click on one of the following links: Program Requirements - Costs - Application Process - Positions Contact Us - Combined Spanish/Internship Program - Additional Info The following points are the basic requirements necessary to graduate from our program:
NOTE: Be aware that chronic tardiness or failure to show up for work without notifying your organization and Casa Xelajú may result in your termination from the program. In this case, there will be no refunds.
* High season runs from the 3rd week of May through the 2nd week of August Application Process Prior to Arriving (6 week process):
Please look here for possible areas of interest: Internship positions. The Combined Spanish & Internship Program For those students wishing to improve their Spanish, Casa Xelajú has developed a new program to help students become fluent in Spanish while doing their internship. Students will be taking Spanish classes for 5 hours a day and working as interns 3 or 4 hours a day for the first 3 weeks. Then, from the 4th week to the 8th week, students will be working in their internship position full time (6-8 hours a day), 5 days a week. Please contact our Volunteer & Internship Coordinator for information on the additional costs associated with this program.
You are welcome to take advantage of these services whenever the office is open. If you have any further questions, please write to our Volunteer & Internship Coordinator. Thank you for your interest in our internship program. |
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