Study Abroad Programs Blog

CNN's Top 10 Cities in Asia: 5 AmeriSpan Locations Make the List

AmeriSpan does its homework when selecting its study abroad program locations, taking comfort, safety, fun and school quality into careful observation. So it was no surprise when CNN's Conde Nast Traveler listed five AmeriSpan location cities in its article rating the top 10 cities to visit in Asia.

Learn Arabic in Tetouan, Morocco - Video

Learning Arabic in Tetouan, Morocco is a fantastic option for the Arabic student seeking a comfortable or luxurious setting. Tetouan is a coastal Moroccan city and abundant with resorts, fine dining and the like. A mere one hour ferry ride from the coast of Spain, visitors can enjoy the old town, reminiscent of Moorish, Jewish and Spanish influence, or take a walk on el Paseo, a popular street with lots to do. See the video after the jump to learn about AmeriSpan's Tetouan partner school.

New York Times' "36 Hours in Hamburg"

Last week, we highlighted the New York Times' "36 Hours in Oaxaca", and this week we can't help but mention another of these features, "36 Hours in Hamburg." Why? Because when most people think of German cities, they think of Munich and Berlin, and Hamburg may not always get a fair shake. But, as this feature proves, studying at one of Hamburg's German schools is an excellent choice. Hamburg is an incredibly rich and metropolitan city, dotted with excellent shopping, dining and culture, and is not without gorgeous scenery.

New York Times' 36 Hours: Oaxaca, Mexico

Learning Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico may not be the first option that comes to mind when weighing out your language immersion options, but make no mistake - it's a great one! Oaxaca was highlighted in the NYT's article entitled "36 Hours: Oaxaca, Mexico" a few weeks ago. If you're not familiar with the "36 Hours" feature, it is a regular NYT Travel column wherein the author spends 36 hours touring a foreign town and journals his or her experiences. Here is an excerpt:

AmeriSpan's "Bucket List": Day of the Dead Festival in Mexico

For the past month, we've been highlighting some of our locations nearby global attractions which we think are worth visiting in a lifetime. Our final "Bucket List" recommendation is a festival that would be an incredible thing to experience during Mexico study abroad: the Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los muertos".

Teenager Summer Abroad in Salamanca, Spain - Video

AmeriSpan's Teenager summer abroad programs are ideal for teens wishing to immerse themselves in a language in between school years. They can be a great way to get a boost foreign language skills while opening minds and boosting resumes or college applications!

AmeriSpan's "Bucket List": The Great Wall of China

Inspired by 'Organizing an Event's" article entitled "10 Events to Attend Before You Die.", AmeriSpan has been compiling a list of its own "bucket list" locations. Today we explore The Great Wall of China, a wonder of the world so monstrous that it's visible from the moon! It is a must-see attraction for those learning Chinese in China, and a jaw-dropping sight for all.

AmeriSpan's "Bucket List": Iguazu Falls in Argentina

Each week, we've been posting destinations on AmeriSpan's "Bucket List", or places we want to go before we "kick the bucket"! Last week we discussed Machu Picchu, Peru, and this week we're highlighting Argentina's Iguazu Falls, just a weekend excursion away from our Argentina Spanish schools.

 

AmeriSpan's "Bucket List": Machu Picchu, Peru

AmeriSpan has been compiling a list of its "bucket list" destinations that are close by to must-see world sights - last week, we highlighted Petra in Jordan. No such list would be complete without one of the world's greatest archaeological meccas, Macchu Picchu, close to our Peru Spanish schools.

New York Times Explores Christmas in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of AmeriSpan's most unique and beloved Spain study abroad locations. But have you ever wondered what Christmas there is like? The New York Times recently posted an article entitled 'A Catalan Christmas', that described writer Lisa Abend's experience here during the Spanish holiday season - which extends past Januyary 1st!

Learn Spanish in Santiago, Chile - Video

Considering learning Spanish in Santiago? This video will give you a great look into what it's like. Santiago is modern, incredible city with unparalleled mountain views, a bustling metropolitan area, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature, beach excursions and the arts. Check out the video below!