Testimonials

“I had a truly wonderful year working in Tehuacan. I really felt taken care of there, not only by my warm and generous host family but also by the staff at Heslington and by many other people that I met in the town. I learned lots of Spanish and fun Mexican customs and left Mexico with a sense of real connection with the place and the people.”

Hannah — 2009/10

“What can I say about my experience at Heslington – I will never be the same! I came looking for a cultural experience and I got more than I bargained for. For a brief while I looked into another culture and fell in love. What nice people, kind and generous! What a beautiful country! I will treasure my experience there forever.”

Robert — Summer 2006

“I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity to come here and teach. When I came here I didn’t know what to expect at first, but my experience was better than I could have ever expected. I bonded so much with my students and met people that I will never forget.”
Ashley — Fall 2004

”Tehuacan is a very special city. It is beautiful, colorful and full of the most giving, kind and loving people! I feel that the greatest blessing I have received from coming and being a part of the school, and in a small way a part of the students’ lives, is definitely the joy of service.”
Tony — Summer 2004

“I have no idea how I ended up teaching English in Tehuacan, Mexico but I’m so glad I did! I had such a beautiful experience here and I’ve learned so many life lessons.  I’m very grateful.”
Solana — Winter 2005

“I’ve never worked so hard and enjoyed it so much. Tehuacan is a fabulous place, but the people are what makes it so. I feel that my time was well-invested and that I really made a difference, I have a number of friends I would recommend this program to.”
Sarah — Summer 2005

“This experience is very well thought out. Everything is designed to help teachers feel comfortable and get the most out of their experience. I loved the apartment situation, the other teachers were great and having a host family for lunch gave me the “at home” feeling I needed everyday. Thanks Heslington!”
Matt — Summer 2007

“I remember the semester I spent teaching at Heslington with fondness.  Although I went out to Tehuacan alone, I felt like I was immediately welcomed into the “Heslington Family” by Adminstration and all the students at the school.  It was a joy to teach such eager and respectful students.  The classes were small and intimate, which made it easy to practice conversation and work with students one on one.  I would definitely recommend teaching with Heslington to anyone who is interested in not only traveling to Mexico, but getting to know the people and culture better.  It’s a lot of work, but worth all the effort.  If you want to make an impace on someone’s life (and your own too!), Heslington is the place for you!”

Amy — Fall 2008

“Working at Heslington was a great experience. The teaching environment was very supportive and fun, and the curriculum materials were fantastic. It was easy for someone with little teaching experience to jump in and be an effective teacher. I also really enjoyed the opportunity to build relationships with my students and homestay family. Since returning to the United States, I have continued working with English language learners, and I credit Heslington for helping me to discover how gratifying this kind of work can be.”

Melanie — Summer 2008