Hi! My name is Molly. I am 24 years old, from Hoschton, Georgia, and currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala.
I graduated two years ago with degrees in Health Promotion and International Affairs and minors in Spanish and Global Health. I first heard about the Peace Corps in high school and always had it in the back of my mind to join after graduating. Growing up, I went to a dual-immersion elementary school where I began learning Spanish and Latin American culture. I grew up trying new foods, learning about different holidays, and listening to music from around the world. Since then, I knew I wanted to live in another country, continue learning Spanish, and take part in cultural exchange.
About a year after graduating, I decided to apply. I did not choose to serve in Guatemala, but instead chose to serve in a Spanish-speaking country where I was needed most. This meant that the Peace Corps placed me in a country where my skills could best be applied. Now, I am serving as a Maternal and Child Health Volunteer and spend my days working with a health center to promote health education and healthy behaviors. I live with a host family in the northern mountains of Quiché, rely on public transportation to get around, and spend my free time visiting other volunteers across the country.
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