Posts Tagged: study abroad

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! Punto de Informacion: Every city and town has a punto de informacion (information center) where you can find maps, museum info, bus and train… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Learn Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish on the go!

Since we are constantly searching for new ways to help study abroad students learn languages before, during, and after their trips, we were delighted to find a new, extremely portable way to do so. Not only is PlaySay handy and portable, it is available in Japanese and Chinese as well as Spanish! The system consists of… Read more »

A Day in the Life of Joey, Studying Abroad in Costa Rica

By Joey F., Guest Video Blogger: Heredia, Costa Rica Watch a video blog by our newest guest video blogger, Joey. Joey is studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica. He takes us on a tour of his homestay, his walk to school, and his Spanish class in Heredia. Want to be a guest blogger? Click here for… Read more »

Budgeting for Study Abroad

There are many things to consider when budgeting for study abroad. Make a list of everything you can think of that you will need to pay for on a daily basis. Don’t forget to include lodging and meals that aren’t included with your program; personal items, such as toiletries, clothing, nights out, and souvenirs; additional… Read more »

Don’t Make Common Study Abroad Mistakes!

Study abroad mistakes can plague your time overseas. Don’t let them! We’ve compiled a list of the 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes, with ways to avoid them. For example: Biggest Mistake #3 – Taking Too Many Class Hours If your goal is to learn a language as quickly as possible, you’ll notice that the majority… Read more »

Study Abroad Costa Rica: Hasta Luego

By Katie P., Guestblogger from Coronado, Costa Rica Independent Teen program My last weekend I decided to spend in Coronado with some other students and of course, my host family. On Sunday, my full final day, I returned to my host home in the afternoon after visiting Volcano Irazu. My host mom and her daughter… Read more »

Study Abroad with the Kindle International

We already love the Kindle for study abroad: It reduces weight and bulk in your luggage, alleviates the need to select which one or two books to bring, and even has guidebooks, phrasebooks, and maps available. Oh, and you can even bring AmeriSpan’s helpful, free e-reports on your study abroad trip too! Now, they’ve taken… Read more »