Meet Margo Kros, Owner and Director of AmeriSpan's partner school in Montevideo, Uruguay:
What is your background?
I’m from the Netherlands, 43 years old, married to a Uruguayan and we have two daughters. We moved to Uruguay 3 years ago.
Do you travel abroad often?
I used to, but not right now
Have you studied abroad?
After finishing my studies (administration) in Holland, I have done many courses in tourism in different countries. Working with languages and in tourism has always been interesting for me and I still enjoy it very much.
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By Jennie M., guest blogger studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica
On my first Monday, I arrived early for my placement exam at school. I was both excited and nervous. As a result, I found myself nearly speechless during my initial placement interview. After a few moments of hesitation, I found my voice. I was placed in Intermedio Nivel 4 (intermediate level 4).
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By Alisa W., guest blogger studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Today marks the end of my second week here in Playa. These two weeks have gone by very fast, and I can't believe that I only have two weeks left. Today, my friends and I took a colectivo (basically, a taxi van that takes 10 or 15 people to places in one general direction) for only 30 pesos/person (about $3 US dollars) to Akumal.
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Let's face it, sometimes flying can be a serious hassle - especially when in a new place or when time is of the essence. Unexpected delays, security measures, cancellations, and any other annoyance you can think of can arise when trying to get from once place to another, even if you've done all you can to be organized and arrive early. These issues are unavoidable most of the time. AmeriSpan recommends that you do the following to minimize problems if you encounter flight changes or delays:
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