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AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices

Today is the "early prize drawing" where we'll be awarding a Kindle and other prizes. There is still plenty of time to join our contest and super-charge your efforts to win one of the races for one of the many prizes in the Grand Prize Drawing at the end of May.

via www.amerispan.com

Former Contest Winner's Experience in Heredia

Kate S., '15 Minutes of Fame' Contest winner and current Great Travel Abroad participant, shares her most recent study abroad experience

I hate to toot my own horn, but I feel that I should update everyone on what I did with my scholarship from the 15 Minutes of Fame Contest. You know, prove that I didn't squander my winnings.

Well rest assured, I used every last penny on a return visit to Costa Rica. I could say that I wanted to see the monkeys and learn more

All Japanese Programs Suspended

For Immediate Release:

We have re-evaluated the situation since suspending our Japanese language programs back in March of 2011.  AmeriSpan is suspending all Japan study abroad programs indefinitely.  Everyone enrolled in a Japanese program will receive a full refund from AmeriSpan.  Those who still wish to travel to Japan may contact us regarding program questions, however, when it comes to booking the program we will automatically refer you to our Japanese partners schools to reserve the program with them.

The news and uncertain of radiation and the instability of the nuclear power plant has convinced us that the situation is in no way stable and will not be for some time.   Our hearts and prayers go out to the Japanese people and our partner schools in Japan.  We encourage all to help in some way. Here are several links to possible ways to help:

Red Cross

Save the Children

UNICEF

Meet the School: Barcelona's Head of Studies

Meet Demetrio Sánchez, Head of Studies at AmeriSpan's Barcelona Spanish school (1st Choice)

What is your background?
My name is Demetrio, and I am 49 years old. I have a degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Salamanca. I am married and I have a daughter. For 20 years, I've been living and working in Barcelona. I've been working at Don Quijote for 22 years.

Update: The Race for Kindles Heating Up

Contestant Sashayn is currently in Panama and leading the Great Travel Abroad contest while Kateska22 is hanging out in Costa Rica soaking up some sun. Hey Kateska22, put down that Imperial beer and get sharing, liking and blogging some travel stories and tips because Grnhcat is in Nicaragua and closing! Now, we understand that Costa Rica Spanish schools are among AmeriSpan’s most popular locations but Kindles, an Ipod Touch and a ton of other prizes are on the line!

via contest.amerispan.com

Easter Special: 12% off ALL Language Immersion Programs

It is Easter weekend and we want to wish you all a happy holiday.  Our Easter bunny has a special offer for all of you thinking of going abroad to learn a language.

Save 12% on any language program (up to a maximum of $200 or max $300 in Spain) for any AmeriSpan Language Immersion program that is 2 weeks or longer. Must register by end of the day, Tuesday April 26, 2011 and use discount code Easter Special when registering.

Make sure to see all of our special offers and our Great Travel Abroad Contest.

Meet the School: Madrid's General Director

 Meet Pedro Sánchez Alejo, General Director of AmeriSpan's Madrid Spanish school (1st Choice)

What is your background?
I was born in Valladolid in 1966, I studied Philosophy and Letters at the Universidad de Valladolid and specialized in Hispanic Philology. I'm married to Marisa, who also works for dQ as an instructor, and we have a daughter named Andrea. I live in Collado Villalba, about 40 km from Madrid, close to the mountains so I can rest and relax on the weekends.

Meet the Fundraiser: Halina C.

Meet Halina C., Fundraising participant who will study at AmeriSpan's Valencia Spanish school

What is your background?
I am 20 years old living in Santa Cruz, CA. I have a older brother who is 24. My mom was born and raised in Offenbach, Germany. I currently go to a local Community College called Cabrillo in Aptos, CA and am studying International Business with a Minor in Spanish, next year I will transfer to CSU Monterey Bay for my Bachelor's. 

Meet the Fundraiser: Renee S.

Meet Renee S., Fundraising participant who will study Spanish in Uruguay

What is your background?
Age 26, masters degree, Virginia

Do you travel abroad often?

One or more times a year

Have you studied abroad?

Yes, I went to Spain and Mexico for a summer each and to Chile and Switzerland for a semester each.

Meet the School: Barcelona's Academic Coordinator

Meet Paula Cerdeira Núñez, Academic Coordinator of AmeriSpan's Barcelona Spanish School (Budget-Friendly)

What is your background?
I am 35 years old and live in Barcelona. I have a degree in German Philology.

 

Do you travel abroad often?
Usually on vacation. My last trip abroad was to Russia and Kenya

Meet the School: Salamanca's Academic Director

Meet Isabel Bueso, Academic Director of AmeriSpan's Salamanca Spanish school (Budget-friendly)

What is your background?
I have my degree in Spanish Philosophy from the University of Alcalá (Madrid,Spain) and from the University of Durham (United Kingdom) in 1995.  I strongly believe that my love for the language field began when I was named Graduate Student Tutor at Bowling Green State University (Ohio, U.S.A) in 1991. I also had different grants to work as an assistant at the International Relations Office in my University. When I started my degree at the University I had to work a lot!