Trying to better the world one person at a time is Christopher Guzik’s vision and goal in life. He wants to share his vision that there is always someone on your side even when the world seems as dark as night.
Christopher grew up in Fridley, Minn. Attended Immaculate Conception his younger years then moved onto Totino Grace and graduated from Fridley Senior High. He is adored by everyone who has met him, he’s said to have a special glow. He always puts others needs before his, that’s simply his nature.
Christopher, Chris for short, is currently attending the University of Minnesota. He is pursuing a Degree in Linguistics. Chris discovered his passion for cultures and languages in his travels. “I’ve been to Mexico, China, France, Italy, but nothing is as beautiful as watching the sunset over Barcelona, Spain. That’s where it hit me, I’m going to spend my life learning the languages of the world.” Although that’s not everything he has in mind.
Since his graduated from high school Chris has become fluent in Spanish and Italian. He hopes to master the languages soon. He is also studying Arabic. “When I was younger, probably 9th grade, my Spanish teacher told me I had a gift. I didn’t think I was really good at anything, so I put everything I had into the Spanish language. Their culture intrigued me like nothing else ever had. By my junior year I was the only student studying college Spanish!” He plans on studying many other different languages in his lifetime, along with helping anyone and everyone he can.
Chris’s plan after he graduates is to open his own interpreter business. “I feel my skills and knowledge of other countries and their languages can help many people.” Chris plans for his company to have a sliding-scale fee. “If you can’t pay, we can’t take your money!” He plans on advertising his company all across the board, with hopes of attracting large companies’ as well everyday hard working people.
He plans on starting out the company with a few classmates who are also studying linguistics. With hopes of becoming known throughout the nation as a helping hand. “I’ve got a few sponsors already, a few groups that I offer my services to.” But he plans on becoming known by all. When he starts out here in a short year the company will offer interpreters in Spanish, Italian, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, German, Swedish and Czech. As the company grows and they see need for certain languages they plan on hiring interpreters for those as well.
The sliding-scale fee will make it possible for natives of another language to go to a doctor appointment without paying the high cost of a usual interpreter service. It will enable clear communication at parent-teacher meetings. “It will give people a spark of hope, that yes they can make it here, they can make in anywhere with the love and good of others.”
Chris is 21 years old and chasing after his dreams. “I don’t see any other way to live, do your best to help others, that’s what will make your world a happier place.”
You wrote a good feature story but weren't we suppose to interview an instructor?
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