I had an incredible time in Guatemala. My conversational Spanish and medical Spanish greatly improved throughout my time in Xela. In addition to Spanish classes and volunteering in the free clinic, I was able to explore Guatemala and learn more about the country and its rich culture. I hiked a volcano, cooked for my homestay family, built a stove, explored Lake Atitlan and met some amazing medical students from other schools. It was a great experience to learn more about global health and practice my Spanish!