Study Abroad Programs Blog

Costa Rica Spanish Schools: The Food

By Bradley R., guest blogger studying Spanish in Heredia and Samara Beach, two of AmeriSpan's most popular Costa Rica Spanish schools

The food in Costa Rica isn't particularly revolutionary, although I enjoy it greatly.  As one might expect of any Latin country, the most common staple is rice, with black beans as a close second.  Nearly every meal, breakfast to dinner, includes at least a small portion of each.

AmeriSpan's "Bucket List": Carnivale and Portuguese in Salvador, Brazil

AmeriSpan offers locations all over the world, and many of these have easy access to some of the world's greatest sights! One such example is the world-famous Carnivale - accessible while learning Portuguese in Brazil! Why not kill two birds with one stone and witness this enormous celebration while learning Portuguese in the same trip?

High School Study Abroad Radio Interview, Part 2 - Video

High school study abroad programs. Last week, we posted Teenager program interview part 1 of  Growing Great Relationships creators' interview with AmeriSpan's Co-founder and Vice President about the impact of language immersion on foreign language learning, primarily among teens. Take a look at Part Two of the radio interview after the jump!

 

 

 

Study Abroad Special Offer: Black Friday Weekend

Select any AmeriSpan program of 2 weeks or longer and save $150. You must register by the end of the day November 29, 2011 and use discount code "Black Friday" at the time of registration to receive the discount. You may select a program starting this year or next year. 

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College Study Abroad: Barcelona's Calcotada Festival - Video

Barcelona BIC is just one of several incredible College Study Abroad programs offered to college students by AmeriSpan. While studying in Barcelona, students can explore the beach, nightlife, and incredible different cultures abundant throughout the city. Check out the video below to see footage of the annual Calcotada onion festival!

Radio Interview about Teenager Programs, Part 1 - Video

Interested in Teenager programs? Recently, AmeriSpan Study Abroad Vice President Beth Lieberman and Co-Founder John Slocum were interviewed by Dr. Richard and Jane Horowitz, owners of Growing Great Relationships, an online "family-centered parent community."

 

Check out the interview and Teen Program slide show below the jump!

Learn Spanish in Heredia: Trip to Montezuma and Isla Tortuga

By Jennie M., guest blogger learning Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica

After three weeks of intensive Spanish classes, I needed a weekend away from Heredia.  Where would I go?  I had been to the rainforest, and taken day trips to San José and the surrounding area.  Then it hit me:  I hadn't yet been to a beach while in Costa Rica, and this was my last chance this time around.  When I heard that that week's tour group was heading to Montezuma, I packed a bag and headed off for a weekend of relaxation and fun. 

Americans Choosing to Study Abroad in Record Numbers

AmeriSpan has definitely noticed a huge increase in Americans choosing to study abroad - have you?

This huge trend has recently caught the attention of the Christian Science Monitor, who recently published an article entitled 'Why Americans are choosing to study abroad in record numbers'.

Junior Immersion Heredia: Talent Show – Video

AmeriSpan's Teenager programs abroad span the world and offer many differing amenities and activities. Our program in Heredia is especially well-liked and popular among teens, as noted in guest teen blogger Johanna G.'s blogs. Check out the video below to see a talent show put on for the school by some of her Spanish classmates!

Playa del Carmen Spanish School: Saying Goodbye

By Alisa W., guest blogger studying at AmeriSpan's Playa del Carmen Spanish school

I returned home yesterday from Playa del Carmen.  I took a bus to the Cancun airport.  The ticket for the bus is only 106 pesos, so it is very affordable and easy to take a bus, which is air-conditioned.  I found myself getting sad as the bus was driving through town to the highway, I passed many places that my friends and I would often visit or go eat.  My experience here has been so amazing.  I don't think I would have changed anything, even a couple undesirable experiences gave me a better perspective on life in Mexico. 

Spanish and Skiing: The Great People I've Met

By Jonathon L., guest blogger studying Spanish and skiing in Santiago, Chile

The Time is 7:00, do you know where your children are?  Well if you are my parents, then you should know that I am sitting in the terminal at Miami International Airport, thinking about how excited I am to reunite with my American friends and family, while simultaneously distraught with longing for my Chilian friends, family and cultures!