How to freak out Mom so fast...

[learnteach]

Everyone has their own reality.

I mentioned the thought of volunteering as an engineer in Latin America. Spend a year learning Spanish and teaching technology and setting up alt eng systems. Ride my motorcycle around Guatemala or one of those stories.

I'm apparently certifiably crazy for that idea. Who knew? Sounds pretty good to me...

Comments

[kawgirl.livejournal.com]

Heh. I think my mom has become resigned to my running off to do stuff that is "dangerous."

I think you should go. I know someone who works with a number of different language schools in Central and South America. So, if you're going I will put you in touch with him and he might be able to get you a good deal as well as give you an idea of what places are like. He's the guy who hooked me up with a language school in Cuernavaca, MX; and in fact, he and his family were down there the same time I was. Good times!

If you're really serious about going somewhere and teaching engineering skills for a couple of years, think about the Peace Corps. They have placements in many different countries on different continents, including South America. I have friends who have done Peace Corps and swear by it.

Ooh the possibilities! (: