Posts Tagged: study abroad

Snowboarding in Valle Nevado and El Colorado!

So, since my first trip since I got lost-ish at El Colorado, I have returned to El Colorado, and visited Valley Nevado twice.

First Day of School in Heredia

In general, the greatest challenge for me is the amount of conversation in the classes. I am generally somewhat reserved in my day-to-day life, so I find it challenging to share more in Spanish. However, it helps so much.

Lauren S.’ Farewell to 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 See all of Lauren's video blogs from Vienna  

AmeriSpan Gift Card: Ultimate Study Abroad Gift!

Can’t decide what on Earth to get your friend or loved one for the holidays? How about something that will always be the right size, color, and you can never have enough of: an AmeriSpan gift card. Available for purchase in any amount over $10, gift certificates can be used towards any AmeriSpan educational travel program. They can be used just like any other form of payment, as a deposit, registration or program fees. Other perks: AmeriSpan gift cards never expire, are transferrable, and we also track each one in case it is lost or misplaced.

Sea Turtles and Spanish Practice

If you are considering studying abroad in Mexico, I highly recommend Playa del Carmen. It is close to many major attractions in Mexico, has beautiful beaches, many options for shopping, and food with a more local feeling than you might get in some other places in Mexico.

First Impressions of Heredia

I am really glad that I gave myself a day to settle in before starting the next adventure…my first week of classes…

Korean World Cup Party

By Melissa E., guest video blogger studying Korea in Seoul, Korea Getting around in unfamiliar territory is a challenge, so this how-to guide for public transportation in Seoul is a must-watch! For details about studying Korean, see Korean School in Seoul See all of Melissa's blogs from Seoul  

Terremotos, Maremotos, y Mote con Huesillos

Warning: One Terremoto (“Hurricane”) may result in a mild headache throughout the entire next day. 2 Terremotos almost guarantees a “terrimoto” in your head for the entire next day. And they say that 3 Terrimotos is the limit, however, few remember making it that far.

Video: College Study Abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador (Pt. 2)

AmeriSpan offers semester, short-term, and year-long college study abroad programs at top foreign universities.  Here is another great video from our College Study Abroad program in Cuenca, Ecuador:    

To Homestay or Not Homestay..

My mom only speaks Spanish which forces me to put to use what I learn in school, even if I am not confident on a word, and she corrects me when I say things incorrectly in the nice way that only mothers are able to do.