Rosa Rougemont

The two months I spent at El Nahual will always be a treasure to me. From the moment I came, I was welcomed into their family, and after talking with Jaime, the teachers and the other volunteers, what I had hoped would be true about this organization's care for the community, selfless service and high-quality spanish instruction were all confirmed instantly. While there, I learned so much about Guatemala--politics, education, culture-- as well as more Spanish than I had learned in years of formal study. My teachers were extremly helpful, and language concepts that had always been difficult for me came much more easily through their help. I cannot say enough good things about El Nahual. It is a living gift to the community of Xela and to all that come to learn and serve with them.

- Rosanne Rougemont

Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA
Academic Advisor/ESL Instructor/Spanish student
26 years old