May 12, 2009

Marbella Spain Spanish School Video

Watch a video of our Spanish school in Marbella, Spain. Marbella, a picturesque vacation spot with small, curvy streets and white washed colonial-style buildings is a beautiful place to study Spanish in Spain. Learn more about studying Spanish in Marbella Spain Spanish School.

May 8, 2009

Budget-Friendly Study Abroad: Spain

If you are interested in studying Spanish in Spain, but would like to save a little money, be sure to check out our Budget-Friendly locations in Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, and Salamanca.

May 6, 2009

Combating Culture Shock

Believe it or not, the steps you take to prepare for your study abroad trip can really help you to become acclimated to your host country more easily.

May 1, 2009

Cultural Differences in Asia: Greetings

Before your study abroad trip, it is essential to prepare as much as you can to make your cultural adjustment as easy as possible. Ways to prepare include researching what the weather will be like, figuring out what types of food you will be eating (and trying them in the United States first if possible), and also things as simple as how to greet people in your host country.

April 30, 2009

Mexico Travel Issues

Two issues are causing people concern over travel to Mexico: H1N1 Flu (formerly known as Swine Flu)and increased violence related to drug cartels and gangs. In this article, we will attempt to give you the facts and our view of these situations.

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April 29, 2009

Financing Study Abroad: Fundraising

Financing your study abroad trip can seem like a daunting
task. It doesn’t have to be, though. Fundraising is a great way to help finance
your trip. By following these steps to fundraise, you can raise money and be
one step closer to your dream study abroad trip!

Steps to Follow When Fundraising

Draft
a proposal. Discuss your study abroad plans, the reason you need
financing, what you hope to accomplish while overseas and how that will
contribute to your career goals. Then, prepare a written and/or oral presentation:

April 28, 2009

Study Abroad Bargain: Honduras

Quality Spanish Instruction at a Bargain Price!

Honduras is an excellent destination for study abroad. It
has great schools, friendly people, intimate homestays, and best of all,
everything in less expensive there. There are two locations in Honduras where
AmeriSpan offers Spanish language immersion: Copan and La Ceiba.

Copan is located in western Honduras, near the Guatemala
border. It is a quaint city with cobblestone streets, a colonial church and
fantastic Mayan ruins. La Ceiba is located on the northern Caribbean with
beaches, proximity to Honduras’s largest national park, and lots of
restaurants. La Ceiba is also a short plane ride to the Bay Islands, known for
their excellent and inexpensive scuba diving.

April 27, 2009

Spanish for Educators in Alajuela Video

Watch a video of our school in Alajuela, Costa Rica, where one of our Spanish for Teachers and Educators program takes place. This program is designed for all teachers and educators that interact with Spanish-speaking students and parents. Learn more about Spanish for Teachers and Educators in Alajuela.

April 24, 2009

Study Abroad for Language & Fun!

Learning a language is a long process; why not add some fun?
There are tons of Language & Fun programs out there that can really add
some flair to your studies. Language & Fun programs combine regular
language classes with activities such as travel, surfing, golf, wine tasting,
cooking, dance, art and much more! Programs are offered in many languages, currently Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and Japanese.
Most programs are open to any language level and all ages over 18 (not
including programs that serve alcoholic beverages). There are even Golden Age
programs for participants 50+.

April 23, 2009

Study Abroad with Phrase Books for your Kindle

Preparing for a study abroad trip requires extensive planning, especially when you get down to the nitty-gritty packing phase. While packing for an extended stay in a foreign country may get easier the more seasoned traveler you become, deciding what stays home and what travels with you can still be very difficult. Phrase books and verb books for the language of your host country are indispensible and until now, took up a lot of space and were just plain heavy to lug around.

Nowadays, however, if you’re lucky enough (or just plain smart enough!) to own a Kindle 2</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=amerispanunlimit&l=as2&o=1&a=B00154JDAI" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;”>Read more on “Study Abroad with Phrase Books for your Kindle” »