Study Abroad Programs Blog

Contest: Win a Free Week Anywhere!

Every year, AmeriSpan has one big contest for all current and future participants, and this year's is especially exciting! Last year, we had our 'Great Travel Abroad Contest,' where students competed to receive prizes and AmeriSpan discounts by blogging, vlogging, Facebook friending, and more! Participants had a blast, and this year we want to make it even better! So first, we need your help designing the perfect AmeriSpan contest! So for now, fill out a form with your contest suggestions, and you can win a free week of AmeriSpan classes at ANY of our locations!

Check out the Contest Overview and Entry Form for details!

 

 

Plan Ahead Special: 2 Days Left to Save up to $349 on AmeriSpan Programs!

Our newest Special is red hot and will only last until the end of the day on Friday, January 20th!

It's called the "Plan Ahead" special and it goes like this:

Take 20% off any language program in Europe (max $349) or 15% off any of our other programs throughout the world (max $249). This is an incredible deal and may be the biggest of the year!

To qualify, register for any AmeriSpan program by the end of the day January 20 (2012), pay  in full by February 3 (2012) and use the discount code "Plan Ahead" when applying.

(Photo: Spanish school in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica)

48 Hours to Lock In $299 Program Fee Reduction

Book any AmeriSpan Study Abroad program by December 31, 2011 and you can save up to $299. Receive 15% off and get a scholarship! Go to: "Book Before 2012" special offers

Eligible for a scholarship? Great, just use our simple online scholarship application on the same day.

Not sure of your exact dates? No problem, make your best guess and you can change them later at no cost. 

And don't forget our guarantee - Change your mind for any reason and we'll refund 100% of any money paid to AmeriSpan, no questions asked.

'Get It Done' Poll: Vote to Sponsor Children in Argentina!

Vote Now - The Dutch organization Get it Done is hosting a Facebook poll among three great organizations around the world, and the winning organization will receive exposure on its website and Facebook pages. AmeriSpan's vote goes to Go Give an Opportunity, a fabulous charity that provides less fortunate children with the tools they need to receive a great education!

Here is Go Give an Opportunity!'s mission statement:

 

Our main goal is to promote local education among students of high academic performance and low economical resources. We want to be able to provide those children who show good standing, the possibility to access the proper education eliminating any of the common obstacles brought by the lack of money and food in the families. At the same time we want to further educate these children with the proper values, customs, responsibilities and teach them to have their own personal goal in life. We want to provide children with all the tools needed to be successful and come out of poverty.

 

Connie Marianacci, head of the program, is a former AmeriSpan employee and John Slocum, Co-founder of AmeriSpan, is the Secretary of the organization.

Please vote for Go Give an Opportunity (Option 2!) right now to support a great cause!

 

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. 

Go to:  AmeriSpan Special offers

Go to:  AmeriSpan Scholarship offers

Halloween Special - Save $150

Check out our latest update here: www.amerispan.com/newsletters/2011_10_27.htm to find out how to take advantage of our Halloween Special offer.

Oct 2011 Newsletter

Check out our latest newsletter: $250 off Spain programs; Free week in Costa Rica, Mexico & Russia; and save on Arabic, Russian & Ukrainian courses. Scholarship grants. Close-up on Quebec City program.  Go here: www.amerispan.com/newsletters/2011_10_14.htm

Latest Newsletter: Save 12% on Any AmeriSpan Program

Our latest newsletter is available here: http://www.amerispan.com/newsletters/2011_09_06.htm  Find out how to save 12% on all of our programs.

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New Quito Spanish School

AmeriSpan's newest location, its Quito Spanish School (Budget-Friendly) in Ecuador, is now live on our website and ready for students! For those wanting to receive high quality Spanish language classes in Quito for a fraction of the typical costs, this location is for you.

 

Violence in Mumbai

Update (7/20/11): The Coordinator in Jaipur has just said the following:

"The bombing in Mumbai is a serious situation and as a result major cities in India are on high alert. However, our programs are mainly in rural areas and smaller cities. Due to the size of India, all of our camps are more than 600kms from Mumbai.
 
We do not have any programs operating in any of the major cities although of course participants do arrive into Delhi and Mumbai for some programs. If that is the case, they are there no longer than one or two nights and we monitor the news carefully. If advice from the authorities indicate avoiding particular areas at any time then the necessary amendments will be made to our plans and the participants advised.
 
Though there are no guarantees in any country when it comes to acts of terrorism, the risk to our participants in the areas where they are staying is limited."

On Monday afternoon, multiple explosions detonated minutes apart in the typically busy Opera House, Dadar, and Zaveri sections of Mumbai, India, causing 13 deaths and wounding many others. The city is currently "under high alert" and the cause of this violence is currently unknown. Kolkata and New Delhi, other major Indian cities, have also been put on alert.

AmeriSpan has gotten in touch with our Volunteer program coordinator in Jaipur, India, who had the following to report:

“The horrible terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Mumbai are a painful reminder of the times that we live in today, marked by growing intolerance.  While we unequivocally condemn these cowardly acts, we would also like to assure all visitors intending to come to India that being a large country, there is no impact of these events in Mumbai on the day to day lives of people in the rest of the country. The program base for the India program is Jaipur which is located about 1200 kilometers from Mumbai. And while our hearts go out to those innocent people hurt, they do not impact the resolve or weaken the spirits of the common person of India. For the visitors, we hope that they will not alter their plans to visit and learn about our country and culture and spread the message of tolerance and understanding, the lack of which has brought such unmindful actions upon us.”

 

We recommend flying into New Delhi if possible for any students or volunteers attending an upcoming Hindi program in Jaipur. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns.

Great Travel Abroad Contest Winners Announced

AmeriSpan would like to thank all of our Great Travel Abroad contest participants for their hard work and great contributions! And we are pleased to announce the winners!

Great job, everyone!

 

See Great Travel Abroad Contest winners!