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Study Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic with AmeriSpan and discover a location unlike anywhere else that you'll never forget! From its tropical beaches to its energetic dance moves, Sosua is one of AmeriSpan's most lively and colorful beach locations!
Learning Spanish in Costa Rica is one of the most popular program options offered by AmeriSpan. Spanish immersion is the most effective way to learn Spanish, especially when you're relaxed and comfortable. We offer programs all over the country.
This video gives a close up view of our Spanish School in Monteverde, Costa Rica in the words of past participants. The Monteverde cloud forest makes for a perfect backdrop for this incredibly enjoyable kind of learning! If you're not interested in zip-lining through the canopy …
By Ashley C., guest blogger studying French in Lyon, France
If you read my earlier blog about the Lyon school?s program, you?ll realize that even if you take the 30/hours a week Super Intensive course, you?ll be out of school by 3 PM. You?ll be so tired, you?ll be a walking zombie around 3 PM, so don?t worry too much about needing a plan everyday (you don?t). I do think I could have used my time better during my first few weeks here if only I?d known how to use my time better. Thus, my blog about time management!
If you're interested in learning Spanish in Costa Rica, we suggest that you consider one of our programs in Jaco Beach. How about Spanish & Surfing or Digital Photography? Here is a video about the Jaco Beach programs. To see all, go here: Jaco Beach Spanish courses.
By Jennie M., guest blogger studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica
My first two weeks in Costa Rica have honestly been challenging. Generally, it does take me some time to adjust to new routines, but doing it while taking intensive language classes in another country can be even more difficult. From what I have learned, here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for and begin your language immersion program.
1) Bring things that remind you of home. All of the guidebooks and AmeriSpan recommend bringing photos of family and friends to share with your host family. These photos can also benefit you. Take some time on a regular basis to look through the photos.
Despite the fact that we prefer good news, sometimes events of a negative and downright scary nature occur, and AmeriSpan still wants its students to be informed. As you may have already heard in the news, there was a bombing at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. Here is the BBC article on what happened: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12268662
Luckily, we have received word from our Moscow partner school that everyone there is ok and that the school is running on schedule. They had this to say:
"We all – staff and students are fine, no trips were planned for this Monday. We are all shocked and saddened by this senseless attack on innocent people. We send our sincere condolences to all those who have suffered in this dreadful outrage.
We know from earlier attacks that this will not deter Moscovites from continuing their normal life.
While some flights into DME airport have been cancelled, the city is functioning normally and is as safe as it was before the attack."
AmeriSpan Study Abroad works with only the best schools with the best student feedback, and our Italian School in Taormina-Sicily is no exception! Recently, this school was honored by the city of Taormina with the prestigious "Premio Alla Cultura Citta di Taormina" award, in recognition of its vast achievements working as a cultural center within the community.
While AmeriSpan is always looking for our own tips to share on our website, newsletters, and blog posts, we like to point you in the direction of some other seasoned travel professionals once in a while! Smarter Travel frequently compiles lists of helpful tips and tricks to help you get to where you need to go and to have a great time once you get there! Here is a link to a list of Smarter Travel's "Ultimate Guide" collection:
A Free Spanish program for Healthcare professionals and first responders is being offered by Bilingual America. Ricardo González, the Executive Director, writes below how he hopes that his company's Claro initiative will have a positive impact on some of today's challenges, in the same way as Martin Luther King positively impacted America's challenges during his time.
Is Ricardo ambitious? Sure he is. AmeriSpan's view is that people who participate in the Claro Initiative will make an impact on today's challenges and if enough people participate … who knows? If you have been considering one of our Medical Spanish programs, Claro is a great pre/post program to further your Spanish skills.
MLK, Hispanics and The Claro Initiative by Ricardo González
Martin Luther King said, "We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing a being too late."
Are you fundraising to pay for your Study Abroad program? AmeriSpan's Study Abroad Fundraising program will make it easier. AmeriSpan will promote "your story" to our 35,000 past participants and other study abroad enthusiasts. We will even donate $50 to your campaign when you join the program by March 31, 2011.
Are you a potential donor but can't decide who to donate to? Then donate to the General Donation Fund. AmeriSpan will match your donation and distribute these funds to participants based on financial needs and their fundraising efforts.
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