Posts Categorized: Study Abroad Tips

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  

Study Abroad Group: How to Do It

Planning a group study abroad trip can seem like a monumental task, but with AmeriSpan’s expert guidance, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, leading a group abroad can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. Follow the 10 steps outlined below to ensure group success.

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.

Video: College Study Abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador (Pt. 2)

AmeriSpan offers semester, short-term, and year-long college study abroad programs at top foreign universities.  Here is another great video from our College Study Abroad program in Cuenca, Ecuador:    

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 »

Video: College Study Abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador

AmeriSpan offers semester, short-term, and year-long college study abroad programs at top foreign universities.  Here is a great video from our College Study Abroad program in Cuenca, Ecuador:    

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 »

Inexpensive Excursions Close to Lyon (Pt. 2)

By Ashley C., guest blogger studying French in Lyon, France Avignon: I don?t think you can look at Google Images of Avignon, and get a feel for whether or not the place is worth visiting. Avignon is just an experience. Everywhere, there are people in costumes who hand out flyers to their next theatre performance.  There… Read more »