- Names: Esperanza Celada (mother), Alvaro (father), Alejandra (daughter), Pedro Jose (son)
- Walking distance from the central park: 15 min
- Pets?: Yes, 2 dogs and a few cats
- Message to a student: My home is waiting for you. You are always welcome to become a part of my family.
Why do you like to host a foreign student?
Because each students has different experiences.
What are the challenges of being a host family?
First, get to know them well and treat them as an individual because each one of them is different and has different personal qualities.
What do you do to make your foreign students feel at home?
Treat them well, have lots of conversations and offer warm friendship.
How was your favorite student?
For me, all of them had been excellent people from different cultures.
What is the best of Xela?
Each visitor will be well treated and feels like he/she is in his/her country.
What would you do if you have only one more week of life?
Thank God for all the goodness that he gave me and ask him for forgivenss for all the bad things.
What were you doing 15 years ago?
I was working and studying to get ahead in life.
What will you be doing in 15 years down the road?
Only God knows the answer to this question.
Who is/was the most influential person in your life?
My family
What is the Guatemala's biggest social issue?
Poverty and illiteracy
What do you propose to solve the Guatemala's problems?
I hope there will be more places to study and more jobs. |