"I wanted to give my feedback to Amerispan about my language vacation in Panama City in July:

Amerispan support:  Amerispan did a fantastic job of providing pre-departure information, answering questions, and preparing me for my trip.  The payment method was extremely easy, and I was very impressed with how organized this company was.  Thank you for providing the phone numbers, addresses, names of the school, airport pick-up, and host family, that was wonderful.

Homestay: I’ve done one other homestay, in Africa, so when I read on the pre-departure forms that there was no A/C and no hot water, I was mentally prepared for it.  Although the homestay accommodations were not luxurious, it was still worth it!  The advantages of the homestay outweighed the disadvantages, in my opinion.  I felt very connected to the local population by being with a family who took care of me, looked after me, made sure I understood where to go, how to get there, etc.  My family was very patient with my minimal Spanish, and spoke slowly with me at breakfast and dinner.  They were very kind to me, and I felt they were genuinely concerned about whether or not I was doing well, comfortable, etc.  They allowed my boyfriend to come over for dinner on our last night, and treated him as if he were family.  The food was so delicious that I gained five pounds (I think).  My walk to school was longer than 15 minutes, it was actually about 30, HOWEVER, I desperately needed the exercise, and I was glad that the walk was a little longer.

Panama City Spanish School:  Given that there are numerous students taking classes at various times throughout the week, at various levels of Spanish skills, I thought the school staff did an excellent job.  I know firsthand, how difficult it is to arrange language classes with those variables.  They were very organized, and placed everyone into the most appropriate class possible.  My teacher was very good, the class was mostly structured around the school's “textbook” they gave us, and I felt as though the class moved at the right pace and covered the right material for our level (my classmates and I). 

Field Trips:  I think the school did an AMAZING job organizing the field trips!  We had three trips with them, two of them included in the program and one that we paid for ourselves.  All three trips were well-organized and well-communicated about report/meeting times, cost, etc.  I was just amazed and how they were able to arrange these trips for so many students.  I was absolutely thrilled with this portion of the trip, and I ask that you please tell the school staff how much I appreciated their organization for the field trips.  I had such a good time, and learned so much!

I hope to continue using Amerispan in the future, both as an administrator in my work, and as a independent student/tourist."

Learn more about AmeriSpan's Panama City Spanish school

• Spain World Cup Celebration – Save $49/week: Some people experience Spring Fever but it is different for AmeriSpan. 
  We catch Spain
  Fever!
  Save $49/week when you register for AmeriSpan
  
  Spain programs in Alicante, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid,
  Marbella, Salamanca, Sevilla, Tenerife and Valencia.  You must register by
  August 15, 2010
  and use discount code “World Cup” when
  registering to receive the discount. The maximum discount on
  this offer is $350! Offer not valid for Teenager Summer
  programs.
• Jordan Special – Save $15: Save $150 when you register for a 4 week or longer program
  and start by the end of 2010 in Amman, Jordan  You must register by
  August 31, 2010
  and use discount code “Jordan Special” when registering
  to receive the discount.
  
  
• Volunteer &
  Internship Offer: Save $150 when you register for any AmeriSpan
  
  Volunteer or Internship
  program in Central America (Costa Rica, Guatuemala,
  Nicaragua or Honduras).  You must register by
  August 15, 2010
  and use discount code “Work in Central America” when
  registering to receive the discount.
• Free Week Classes in Quito (Value $165): Free week of group classes or $165 off any
  Quito language, Part-time
  Volunteer, Full-time Volunteer or Fun program and take at
  least 2 weeks or longer of group classes and complete your
  program in 2010.
  You must register by August 15, 2010 and use discount code “Quito
  Special” when registering to receive the discount.
• $250 off Quebec City French Program: Take $250 off when you register for a
  Quebec City program
  for 4 weeks or more during June, July or August.
  You must start your courses before end of August and use discount code “Quebec Offer” when
  registering to receive the discount.
  
  
• Save 15% in Panama City, Programs: Save 15% when you register for any
  Panama City language program 3 weeks or longer, and complete
  the program in 2010.
  You must register by August 15, 2010 and use discount code “Panama
  City Special” when registering to receive the discount.
• Guatemala Special – Save $150: Save
  $150 when you register for any
  Antigua program starting on any date AND for 3 weeks or longer.  You must register by
  August 15, 2010
  and use discount code “Antigua-150″ when
  registering to receive the discount.

To see AmeriSpan’s specials, contests, and discounts at any given time, check out our Facebook page or visit our Specials Page.

Yesterday afternoon, we received this update from our partner school in Antigua, Guatemala:

"We have been in close communication with our partners and Antigua is fine and
was not directly affected.

Unfortunately, the airport in
Guatemala City remains closed as of today, Wednesday, June 2nd.  We have
received a projection that the airport in Guatemala City is to remain closed
until at least Thursday (June 3rd) but more likely until Friday, June 4th. 
If your travel/programs plans have been affected by these events, please
contact us at your earliest convenience so we can assist you further with
program changes."

Our specials, which previously were extended to May 31st, have been extended a second time to June 15th.  Now is a better time than ever to register to select locations in Spain, Quebec, and Latin America.  Here's a recap of all extended current specials:

• Spain Fever – Save $59/week
• Internship Offer- Save $225
  
• Free Week Classes in Quito (Value $165)
• $250 off Quebec City French Program
• Save 15% in Panama City, Programs
• Guatemala Special – Save $150

For the current status of flights to Guatemala, please feel free to contact us.  For details about our discounts and specials, visit Discounts and Specials.