Guatemala service-learning program offers students hands-on international experience

Kansas State University students interested in gaining international experience through service-learning are invited to attend an information session about K-State's Guatemala Service-Learning Program at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Justin Hall, Room 122, or via Zoom.

The six-week program offers students an opportunity to experience Guatemalan culture while applying classroom knowledge through community-based projects in the country's Western Highlands.

Participants live with local host families and work alongside community organizations on projects that may involve nutrition, health education, community development or youth programs, depending on their interests and placements.

Through the program, students gain hands-on experience in an international setting while developing professional skills and a deeper understanding of different cultures. Living and working within local communities also provides opportunities to develop confidence, independence and leadership skills.

The program may appeal to students interested in fields such as health care, education and community development, as well as those seeking to broaden their international perspectives.

The information session will introduce students to the Guatemala Service-Learning Program and its opportunities for cultural immersion and community engagement.

— Submitted by Linda Yarrow