Lions, Rhinos & Cheetahs Oh My! Volunteer in South Africa

Big_02 Interested in wildlife conservation and photography? One of our newest volunteer placements, African Wildlife Photography and Conservation, needs volunteers to help photograph the local wildlife to help raise local awareness of wildlife conservation. This is a great opportunity to interact with locals, get up close and personal with some serious wildlife, and help out an organization in need. Not a pro behind the camera? Not to worry, as there is a three-day photography course given by an experienced wildlife photography included in the placement. 

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Espanol Boda: Wedding in Samara Costa Rica

By Joey F., Guest Video Blogger: Heredia, Costa Rica

Watch a video of an espanol boda, or wedding in Samara, Costa Rica. Our guest video blogger, Joey, took this video while he was studying abroad in Costa Rica.

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Tips to Get The Most out of AmeriSpan Study Abroad

Here are the Top 5 tips in getting the most our of your AmeriSpan program

1.  Check out our Specials page. These generally change every month.

2.  See if you are eligible for one of our scholarships – scholarships can be combined with specials.

3.  Look at our Price Guarantee and Foreign Price Guarantee to see if you can save some money.

4.  Check with your Financial Aid office about using financial aid for an AmeriSpan program.  Here is what we say about Financial Aid.

5.  Check to see if you can get credit for studying abroad

Top 10 Study Abroad Programs for 2010

On the eve of the New Year, we wanted to share AmeriSpan’s top 10 study abroad programs for 2010. A mix of long-standing, successful programs, and exciting new programs, this list is sure to have something on it to awaken your desire to study abroad in 2010! From volunteering in South Africa, China, or Thailand, to learning to scuba dive while studying Spanish, to spending a semester abroad in Chile, read on to see our top programs for 2010. Happy New Year!

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Study Abroad Costa Rica & Visit Rincon de la Vieja

By Joey F., Guest Video Blogger: Heredia, Costa Rica

Watch a video blog by our guest video blogger, Joey. Joey is studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica. Today, Joey takes us horseback riding, to some hot springs in the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, and on a zipline canopy tour. Click for more information about being an AmeriSpan guest blogger.

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4 Tips for Studying Abroad in Spain

So you’ve chosen to study Spanish in Spain. Lucky you! There is
so much to do, where should you start? Read our tips for studying abroad in
Spain to find out!

  1. Punto de Informacion: Every city and town has a punto de informacion
    (information center) where you can find maps, museum info, bus and train
    schedules. Guidebooks are excellent resources to get some of this information
    in advance, as well.
  2. Transportation: Spain has one of the most modern and efficient train transportation
    systems (www.renfe.es), and it is the best
    way to travel between cities. But, if you want to get around within the big
    cities, you can always take the subway in Madrid or Barcelona.
  3. Food: You should try the typical Spanish dishes: paella, jamon
    Serrano, tortilla de patata, gazpacho…the list goes on!
  4. Entertainment: Catch a flamenco show in a theatre, or see an equally
    enthralling dance by the street performers in the plaza. Endless museums of art
    as well as examples of Roman, Moorish, Gallic and other architecture abound.
    Spain is known for a vibrant nightlife, which for the most courageous can last
    well into the next day!

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Can’t Study Abroad? Try Live Spanish Tutoring

The closest you can get to studying Spanish abroad! AmeriSpan Study Abroad has partnered with Bilingual America to create this special offer, available for a limited time. Get the Spanish Power™ Basic to Expert online course when you purchase one of three different live Spanish tutoring options (a $336 value!)

What is live Spanish tutoring exactly?
Bilingual America’s live Spanish tutoring is a professional phone tutoring service designed for students who wish to develop confidence in live conversation, need weakness pinpointed, and/or would like a skilled coach to lead them through the Spanish learning process. Telephone tutoring sessions are advantageous to those that travel frequently or have a busy schedule, as you can plan each session around your schedule. The tutoring instructors are all native Spanish speakers, with professional level English skills and a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

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Costa Rica Excursion: Arenal Volcano & Sarche Waterfalls

By Joey F., Guest Video Blogger: Heredia, Costa Rica

Watch a video blog by our guest video blogger, Joey. Joey is studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica. In today’s post, Joey takes us on an excursion to the Arenal Volcano, some hot springs, and waterfalls near Sarche. Want to be a guest blogger? Click here for details.

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Volunteer Abroad with the Panda Project in China

About the Panda Project Volunteer Program
Who doesn’t love pandas? The giant panda is one of the most
charismatic, adorable creatures on the planet, and also one of the most
endangered species in the world. Volunteers are needed to play a part in safeguarding
their future.Volunteer_china_greenlion_pandas_01  When volunteering with the Panda Project at the Panda
Conservation Base outside of Chengdu, China you will work closely with a
trainer to care for and study these amazing animals. Volunteers help to prepare
food for the pandas such as apples, panda bread, carrots, carry lots of bamboo,
serve them food, clean their enclosures, observe and do research on the pandas,
and help in providing medical care for the pandas. You will also have time to
watch and photograph the pandas. We promise you, you will love the cute pandas!

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Tidbits from our San Jose Costa Rica Spanish School

Greetings from San Jose! Interested in studying Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica? Read the comments one of our staff members made after a recent trip to our school in San Jose.

The school has a few drivers on staff that they use for airport pick-up and to bring students places sometimes. One of the drivers picked me up in Heredia and brought me to school. The school is located in the San Pedro neighborhood of San Jose, which is near the Universidad area in the northeastern region of the city. The most famous thing near the school is the Costa Rican President’s House. If you need to give directions, just say that and everyone will know where to go. 

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