Posts Categorized: Guest Bloggers

First Day of School in Heredia

In general, the greatest challenge for me is the amount of conversation in the classes. I am generally somewhat reserved in my day-to-day life, so I find it challenging to share more in Spanish. However, it helps so much.

Lauren S.’ Farewell to Austria

By Lauren S., guest video blogger from AmeriSpan's Teen program in Vienna, Austria For details about studying in Vienna, see Studying German in Austria See all of Lauren's video blogs from Vienna  

Sea Turtles and Spanish Practice

If you are considering studying abroad in Mexico, I highly recommend Playa del Carmen. It is close to many major attractions in Mexico, has beautiful beaches, many options for shopping, and food with a more local feeling than you might get in some other places in Mexico.

First Impressions of Heredia

I am really glad that I gave myself a day to settle in before starting the next adventure…my first week of classes…

Korean World Cup Party

By Melissa E., guest video blogger studying Korea in Seoul, Korea Getting around in unfamiliar territory is a challenge, so this how-to guide for public transportation in Seoul is a must-watch! For details about studying Korean, see Korean School in Seoul See all of Melissa's blogs from Seoul  

Calling Home: My Biggest Mistake Yet

Your friends will still be there when you get back, and you need to save your pennies when you?re a student.

Terremotos, Maremotos, y Mote con Huesillos

Warning: One Terremoto (“Hurricane”) may result in a mild headache throughout the entire next day. 2 Terremotos almost guarantees a “terrimoto” in your head for the entire next day. And they say that 3 Terrimotos is the limit, however, few remember making it that far.

To Homestay or Not Homestay..

My mom only speaks Spanish which forces me to put to use what I learn in school, even if I am not confident on a word, and she corrects me when I say things incorrectly in the nice way that only mothers are able to do.

An Introduction

By Jennie M., guest blogger studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, I’m currently living in San Diego.  I’m about to leave for four weeks of Spanish immersion in Heredia, Costa Rica.  I took Spanish for four years in high school and one year in college.  I studied abroad twice in… Read more »

Santiago Unfolds

By Jonathon L., guest blogger studying Spanish and skiing in Santiago, Chile Today was Day 2 of Spanish classes.  We talked about indigineous people, our zodiac signs, and when to use saber or concer.  Did I mention that this was all in spanish? After class, we went to lunch in the central market, at Mariscaria,… Read more »