Study Abroad Programs Blog

Russia School Update

The violence in Moscow that shook the country and made global news yesterday was scary and a noted highly rare event.  Thankfully, our Moscow language school staff has reported that everyone there is fine and that the school's neighborhood is all the way across the city from where the violence took place.

 

College Study Abroad in Barcelona

AmeriSpan offers two College Study Abroad locations in Barcelona, Spain. You may choose College Study Abroad in Barcelona (BIC) or College Study Abroad in Barcelona (UAB). Both locations offer summer, semester, or year-long programs for college students. Taking time to study abroad during college is a wonderful decision: You learn a new language or improve upon existing language skills, gain international experience that looks great on your resume (hint: see our blog Study Abroad Adds Substance to Resume), make new friends and international contacts, and often save money in the process. 

Spotlight: Medical Spanish in Costa Rica

During all the hubbub about healthcare this week, we here at AmeriSpan thought we’d highlight one of our best SALUD Medical Spanish Programs in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica has a highly organized Social Security system known as the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS). CCSS is one of the most developed healthcare systems in Latin America. In fact, it could probably hold its own against the systems in more developed countries. Established in 1943, CCSS may be so advanced because Costa Rica does not have a military to fund and so can devote money to more social projects.

Spanish for Educators Group

Here is your chance to join an already existing group of teachers and students from Edgewood College to Morelia, Mexico on their annual MAESTRO Spanish Program for Teachers. 

In its fourth year, this program has shown great success and now the program director has offered to share this experience with teachers outside the Edgewood community. During this 3-week program, participants will visit a variety of local Mexican schools to see how classrooms are run and lessons are taught. The schools cover a wide scope of economic backgrounds and resources. You will also take daily Spanish classes and join in activities such as salsa classes and an Intercambio exchange with local Mexican students who are studying English. Participants will also visit an orphanage and participate in excursions to Guanajuato and Patzucaro. The program runs June 19 - July 11, 2010. 

Volunteer in Cambodia, Vietnam, or Thailand!

AmeriSpan has recently added Cambodia and Vietnam to its list of Volunteer Abroad locations, and want you to know firsthand that participating in these programs could give you the competitive edge you need on your resume as well as a unique experience of a lifetime!  How many people can say that they helped build a school or save endangered animals in Southeast Asia?

Studying Abroad with Skype? Free WiFi Worldwide!

Skype is a great tool to use while studying or traveling abroad, and it just gets better! Skype announced that this weekend, March 20-21, 2010, they will offer free WiFi worldwide. From 0.00 GMT on Saturday, March 20th to 23.59 GMT on Sunday, March 21st, Skype Access will be completely free to use from anywhere in the world!Click to find out more about everything Skype has to offer.

AmeriSpan's New Budget Crisis Scholarship

AmeriSpan is pleased to announce our new Budget Crisis Scholarship. Due to the budget crisis, cities and states are reducing their support for state and community colleges. Applicants can receive a $250 scholarship when enrolling in an AmeriSpan College Study Abroad program, if you are currently enrolled at a state or community college. You may apply 4 weeks prior to your program start date, or when you apply for the CSA program. They are not available after you have applied and are accepted into a program.

New Newsletter

We sent a new online newletter to view it go here: www.amerispan.com/newsletters

Peru Spanish Schools: Machu Piccu Re-Opening 4/1/2010

Looking for a Peru Spanish school? AmeriSpan is happy to let you know that the popular excursion to Machu Picchu will be available on April 1st.  Peruvian Trade and Tourism Minister Martin Perez announced last month that the citadel of Incan ruins will be reopening to the public following the flooding of roads leading to it last month.  Starting April 1st, 2010, visitors will be permitted to tour the citadel via bus from Cusco without complications.  The city of Cusco itself has been open to the public, so it is still entirely possible to plan a trip starting in late March!

BRB: Going to Europe

Our Biggest Promotion ... ever

Why Go to Europe Now?
• Save 12.5% on programs in Europe
• US Dollar is strong versus the Euro
• Airfare is still reasonably priced

Where Are the Promotions?
• Spain Spanish schools
• Germany German Schools
• Austria German schools 
• France French schools
• Switzerland French courses
• Italy Italian schools 
• Switzerland Italian courses
• Portugal Portuguese schools
• Poland Polish schools 
• Russian schools
• Greek schools

Details:
Register for any Language, Fun, Professional or Educator program in Europe for 2 weeks or longer by April 15, 2010 and save 12.5%. You must  use discount code "BRB" when registering to receive the discount.

Please note: Teenager, SALUD, College Study Abroad and Volunteer/Intern programs are not included in this offer.

Chile Spanish Schools: Accepting Students After Earthquake

After the earthquake that hit Chile south of Santiago on February 27th, there were complications and closings in many Chilean businesses and points of transport in and around Santiago.  We had one student in Santiago at the time who we called instantly to check on, and he reported to us that he was fine and that the school had dealt with the emergency situation safely and professionally.  He safely flew home soon after.