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In October 2023, USFUVG hosted a cocktail at the Organization of American States in Washington DC. Over 130 guests attended, experiencing the moving remarks of UVG graduate Estuardo Bocel. Estuardo was raised in Sololá, a town overlooking Lake Atitlán. His family is Kakchiquel, one of the Indigenous Maya of the Guatemalan highlands He remembers his mother telling him about the importance of education. She attended school only until the 3rd grade, which was more than his father, who never went to school at all. Nonetheless, Estuardo’s dad learned how to write, read, and do basic mathematics, and started his own [...]

Since I was a child, I felt a special attraction to technology. Although I grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of Panajachel, where I still live, what really captured my attention were computers, devices, and everything related to the digital world. Ever since kindergarten, I have been fascinated by everything related to this world, and I knew I wanted to understand more, to learn more. That curiosity stayed with me throughout my childhood and shaped the path I would follow. I was fortunate to receive a full scholarship to study at one of the best schools in Panajachel at [...]

My name is Mónica María Ovando Cordón, and I am a graduate of Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Altiplano Campus. I have had the opportunity to experience constant growth in my academic, professional, and personal life. Since I began my studies in Agroforestry, new doors have opened for me. UVG offered me an excellent academic environment that not only provided me with knowledge but also prepared me for the challenges of the professional field. After obtaining my degree as an Agroforestry Technician, I was presented with the opportunity to work while continuing my studies. This initial experience opened many doors [...]