Study Abroad Programs Blog

Introduction/Lima Hotel

By Nichole D., Guest Blogger and SALUD Medical Spanish in Peru participant

I know many of my close friends and family have been asking if I'll start a blog while abroad and well, here it is!  My goal while abroad is to update this blog as much as I can...at the very least I'll post a new blog twice a week.

In just a little over a week I will be starting my journey to Cusco, Peru where I will be living for an entire month!

Meet the School: Alajuela School Staff

Meet Yamileth Sequeira and Rosy Garcia, staff members at AmeriSpan's Alajuela Spanish school in Costa Rica, as they provide short descriptions of their involvement at the school.

Yamileth Sequeira, Host Family Program Coordinator:

“I am 53 year old and I live in Alajuela, Costa Rica. I have worked at ICLC ecological campus – The Costa Rican Culture and Language Institute in the past 16 years and as a Host Family Program Coordinator I have enjoyed meeting lots of Costa Rican families that love to receive visitors from other countries. The biggest satisfaction of my work is to make sure that both, the host family and the foreign visitor, complete a successful cultural experience. It is gratifying to receive constant comments of participants that tell me that the opportunity to live with a Costa Rican family was unforgettable”

 

Volunteer in Jaipur, India - Video

India is a stunningly colorful subcontinent on the cutting edge of modern science and technology but who also unfortunately struggles with high proportions of malnourished and impoverished citizens. Volunteers and students of Hindi and Indian culture can combine cultural immersion with altruism and a life-changing experience with AmeriSpan's Volunteer in India programs.

First Days in Rabat

By Cameron R., Guest Blogger studying at AmeriSpan's Rabat Arabic school

Salaam 3laykom.  My name is Cameron and I am taking part in the AmeriSpan language program in Rabat, Morocco for the month of July.  I am staying with a host family for the benefit of immersing myself in the culture and maximum exposure to the darejah, or dialect in Rabat.  In addition to Morocco's location right near where I had been traveling, Granada, Spain, I could continue my studies of Arabic while being abroad without much preparation, which is not necessarily a good things to do always, but it is certainly convenient for some of us.

Meet the School: Buenos Aires' Head of Studies/Volunteer Coordinator

Meet Barbara Franconi, Head of Studies and Volunteer Coordinator at AmeriSpan's Buenos Aires Spanish school (Budget-Friendly)

What is your background?
I am thirty years old. During my childhood, I lived in southern Argentina have been living in Buenos Aires since I was a teenager. My family consists of my 3 brothers, an adorable nephew and my friends. 

Do you travel abroad often?
Yes, in recent years I have traveled to various countries in Europe and Latin America. I started to travel abroad in my teens when I traveled to the USA.

Carrillos Alto

By Erin K., Teen Delegate Scholar and AmeriSpan Blogger studying at AmeriSpan's Alajuela Spanish school

¡Hola! My name is Erin K. and I’m 17. I’ll be a senior in high school next year and am anxiously awaiting my graduation so I can go away to college to study International Relations.  I live in St. Croix Falls, a really really tiny town in northwestern Wisconsin. I’ve had the traveling bug ever since I was little, but I’ve never been out of the country before.  So, instead of waiting until college to make my debut as a world traveler, I made the decision to travel to Costa Rica this summer for three weeks to study Spanish.

Learn Chinese in Shanghai, China - Video

Last week, we introduced you to the Director of Development at AmeriSpan's Shanghai Chinese school. Now, we invite you to take an even closer look at the Shanghai Chinese school in the following school video:

 

Learn more about AmeriSpan's Shanghai Chinese School

Rave Review of Panama City Spanish School

Here at AmeriSpan, we encourage all participants to fill out an evaluation upon completion of their program. This review of our Panama City Spanish school was so glowing that we had to share!

 "I wanted to give my feedback to Amerispan about my language vacation in Panama City in July:

Meet the School: Shanghai's Director of Development

Meet Aaron Duff, Director of Development at AmeriSpan's Shanghai Chinese School

What is your background?
I’m a 29 year old Australian who has married into a Chinese family. I have lived in China on and off since 2003 in the city of Shanghai and a small town of 2 million on the north Korean border called Dandong. I also have 2 young children who have a much better Chinese accent than me.

 
Do you travel abroad often?
Not too often, but I travel around China a lot as there is so many different things to see, foods to try and cultures to experience.

Ramadan Greeting from Director of Cairo Arabic School

This year, Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, Islam's most important holiday, from August 1-29. The Director of our Cairo Arabic school shares a greeting:

"Ramadan Kareem! It always amazes me how quickly time passes, and once again students of ILI get to experience the rich tapestry of Arabic culture during Ramadan. This month long festival which brings calm city days and festive evenings provides ILI students with an endless supply of activity and cultural learning to occupy their time after school and homework.

CNN Money: 15 Best New Cities for Business

In our rapidly growing global economy, it is within all of our best interests to be aware of the economic growth and business development ocurring abroad. Many areas that are greatly impovershed are seeing a surge of new business and therefore more opportunities for young people. International partnerships are forming all the time, and immersion at a language school abroad can prepare you for this reality.