Teenager Summer Camp in Vienna, 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

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Last Week in Montevideo

Uruguay_montevideo_jars By Angela B., AmeriSpan Delegate, studying Spanish in Uruguay

Ok, so we went to Buenos Aires….excelente!!!!  It was me, another kid from the states and 2 Brazilians.   This city is absolutely amazing!! We had soooo much fun and we stayed in a hostel downtown.  We hung out with people from literally all over the world…Italy, Spain and Chile, Argentina.  We walked all over the city and went to some great bars and restaurants.  This city has so much to offer, it's very historical and if you ike to party: everybody stays  out until all hours of the night, in other workds…the city never sleeps!!  We went to this great barrio called "la boca" it is so cool, it's known for the Tango.  It's super colorful, artsy and musical. I definitely recommend going to Argentina!

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Getting Acquainted with Playa del Carmen

Playa_del_Carmen_Solexico_cafeteria By Alisa W., guest blogger studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

After spending four days here in Playa, I have become comfortable in mi casa, and in the town.  I have met many, many people from many different places including Japan, Canada, Holland, Germany, Brazil, and even Australia.  Last night mi y mi amigos attended the Cafe Social that the school puts on each Wednesday night.  It was hosted by La Azotea on 5th avenue and was on the rooftop.  It was a beautiful view, and allowed everyone a chance to relax and have fun together outside of school.  I am still working hard on my spanish, and I am learning a lot each day.  However, it does require a lot of patience. 

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Seoul Searching: Discovering the City of Seoul, Korea

By Melissa E., guest video blogger studying Korea in Seoul, Korea

For details about studying Korean, see Korean School in Seoul

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Cooking Class in Heredia Costa Rica

By Niki W., guest video blogger at the Teen Junior Immersion program in Heredia, Costa Rica.

This summer, guest blogger Niki W. participated in the Junior Immersion program for teens in Heredia and had a blast!  Here is a video she took during a cooking demonstration at her school.

For more information on this program go to Teen Junior Immersion in Heredia, Costa Rica

See Spanish programs in Heredia

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First Week in Peru

By Miki S., guest blogger, Cusco SALUD participant and AmeriSpan Delegate Scholar.

Cusco_Danza_Sonqonakuy It’s been one week since I’ve arrived in Peru but I have honestly
done so much already….

The Sunday of my arrival, my family took me to the Plaza de Armas
(the heart of Cusco) where we saw a mini-festival, rather a competition,
between local schools.  It featured
different types of traditional Inca dancing and live music, filled with bright
colors and the twirling of skirts, and the yells of the boys.  Apparently every Sunday there is an organized
parade to accompany the raising of the Peru and Cusco flags, and these can
range from mini contests to celebrations of anniversaries of local
schools. 

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Safety in Lyon, France

Lyon_marketBy Ashley C., guest blogger studying French in Lyon, France

 Lyon is, I have no doubt, the safest place I’ve ever lived. I feel completely safe walking
around at night, carrying around my laptop in public, using my iPhone, etc. But all the guidebooks (or the few I read) on France (not particular to Lyon) emphasize that tourists should be very careful about their belongings due to the high pickpocketing rate. So, I bought my slash proof bag, my hidden wallet pouch to tuck under my shirt, and I put a lock on my backpack.

I think all these purchases were a waste, to be honest. I think you should lean on the side of safety (I wouldn’t have bought all these things if I didn’t), but honestly I don’t think you need to worry about buying any extra “slash proof” bags or whatever. [Ed. note: AmeriSpan always recommends our students err on the side of protection!]


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Malaquias Concha: “My New Home” in Santiago

By Jonathon L., guest blogger studying Spanish and skiing in Santiago, Chile

 
Chile_Santiago_LatinImmersion_Activities1 After watching Germany secure third place in the World Cup, I boarded my plane for Dallas, where I spent a whopping 40 minutes before heading off to Santiago, Chile.  When my plane landed in Chile, I was befuddled as I made my way through customs, trying really hard to only speak Spanish.  But the bus company that I had made reservations with apparently spelled my name incorrectly, and my program made it very clear that I should not go with anybody who might be “just pretending” to work for the transportation company.

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New Location: Spanish Partner School Pichilemu, Chile!

Pichilemu_pichibikecartWe are always working hard to ensure that we are only partnering with the best language schools around the world, and to always be expanding your options of where to study.  Today, we are excited to announce the newest addition to AmeriSpan’s locations, Pichilemu, Chile!

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AmeriSpan Named “Best North American Agency”

AmeriSpan has been voted "Best North American Agency" at the annual Language Travel Magazine's Star Awards for the second year in a row!  The awards ceremony was held in London last week, and our Senior Study Abroad Consultant Alexa Boyce was there to accept the award and cheer on the other winners!

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We are thrilled to have the honor of receiving the award once again, and we hope this underlines our commitment to working with the best schools and arranging the best programs for our students.

Language Travel Magazine Star Awards Official Press Release