Chile Sparks Interest with Students and Adults

Interest in Chile Spanish schools and study abroad programs continues to grow reports AmeriSpan Study Abroad, a leader in facilitating study abroad programs. AmeriSpan has been offering a variety of educational programs in Chile for many years, and the schools have been receiving great interest from students and adults who come from different backgrounds.

Despite a series of earthquakes that shook various regions of the country in 2010, many continue to flock to learn Spanish in Chile. The reasons are many, including a cosmopolitan society based on being a Chilean citizen, not on having a specific ethnic background. The multi-ethnic Chilean society is composed of a great variety of peoples such as indigenous Americans and those with European ancestry from a number of European nations such as Spain and Germany. Chileans are very sociable people and are very understanding of those who are making an effort to learn Spanish, making the country a very appealing place to learn the Spanish language.
AmeriSpan has made available a diverse array of study programs in Chile, including the Spanish immersion classes in Santiago, Pichilemu and Vina del Mar. Tuition at the popular semester in Chile program at the Universidad de Vina del Mar is substantially lower compared to other study abroad organizations. Other programs include volunteer and internship placements, the SALUD Medical Spanish Courses for nursing and medical students and Spanish for professionals. Finally, there also are the Spanish and Surfing and Spanish and Skiing programs for people who want to couple leisure and learning in one experience. The diversity of programs available cater to students and adults from various backgrounds.
“Chile’s popularity as a destination for study abroad programs has grown consistently over the past few years in spite of a powerful earthquake in early 2010. The country offers visitors a wide variety of climates and a range of activities from skiing to wine tasting. However, the welcoming and friendly people of Chile is what makes this country a special destination,” remarked John Slocum, AmeriSpan’s co-founder.
AmeriSpan Study Abroad has been a leader in study abroad for more than 18 years with more than 35,000 past participants. With more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide, the organization offers programs for participants of all ages, language level and interests. Long an innovator in study abroad, the Philadelphia-based organization was recently named a finalist for the ‘Star Award’ for Best Agency in North America for the fourth consecutive year. AmeriSpan was honored to receive the award in each of the past 2 years. The industry’s prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.

12% Discount on Chinese Immersion in China

AmeriSpan Study Abroad, a leader in worldwide language immersion programs, has announced a new Discover China special that offers students off all ages the chance to discover China and the language. Participants will be able to save 12% when they chose to learn Chinese in Beijing or Shanghai. This special offer is available to participants who apply for a Beijing Chinese school or to learn Chinese in Shanghai by September 15, 2011 and start their language immersion program before the end of the year.
China’s economic, political and military influence are expected to continue to grow in the coming years. In addition, more than one billion consumers worldwide speak Chinese. It is clear that understanding China’s people, culture and language are an important skill for those interested in international jobs, politics for people looking for work in politics, business, marketing, and nearly ever other career path.
“For many, the ability to speak Mandarin or learning Cantonese in Hong Kong has been instrumental to advancing their careers. We have worked closely with our partners in China to make this special offer,” remarked Beth Lieberman, Vice President of AmeriSpan Study Abroad.
The Mandarin dialect spoken both in mainland China and Taiwan is the most widely spoken language in the world and one of the five official languages of the United Nations. Cantonese is the second most extensively spoken Chinese dialect because of the strength of Hong Kong’s economy and culture.
Since Cantonese and Mandarin are not interchangeable, some people choose to study both languages. However, Chinese is not easy to master so we feel the most important thing is to be exposed to the culture, country and people firsthand. We offer several volunteer placements in China where volunteers are not required to learn the language, including a project where participants work with the country’s indigenous Giant Panda,” adds the organization’s co-founder, John Slocum.
People interested in learning more about this special offer or AmeriSpan's other study abroad programs should refer to the company’s website (http://www.amerispan.com) or speak directly to an AmeriSpan study abroad consultant, to speak with someone directly over the phone, call 800-879-6640.
Founded in 1993, AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide for participants of all ages and language level. The Philadelphia-based organization has long been an innovator in the study abroad field, building its reputation by offering high quality, low cost language immersion programs. In May 2011, the company was named a finalist for the Star Award as Best Agency in North America for the fourth consecutive year. The industry's prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually. AmeriSpan has received the award the past two years.

Save $25/week in Kiev, Ukraine

Now is a great time to register to learn Russian in Kiev, as AmeriSpan Study Abroad has just unveiled its new Kiev offer! Participants wishing to take advantage of this offer need only to register by December 31, 2011 and mention "Kiev-Special" at the time of registration to receive $25 off per week of classes.
Kiev, Ukraine's capital, is a great place to study either Russian or Ukrainian and boasts incredible historical artifacts, museums, shopping and more. It is one of Europe's oldest cities and enjoys a somewhat temperate climate.

Founded in 1993, AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide for participants of all ages and language level. The Philadelphia-based organization has long been an innovator in the study abroad field, building its reputation by offering high quality, low cost language immersion programs. In September 2011, the company was awarded its 3rd consecutive 'Star Award' as the Best Agency in North America. The industry's prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.

'Get It Done' Poll: Vote to Sponsor Children in Argentina!

Vote Now - The Dutch organization Get it Done is hosting a Facebook poll among three great organizations around the world, and the winning organization will receive exposure on its website and Facebook pages. AmeriSpan's vote goes to Go Give an Opportunity, a fabulous charity that provides less fortunate children with the tools they need to receive a great education!

Here is Go Give an Opportunity!'s mission statement:

Our main goal is to promote local education among students of high academic performance and low economical resources. We want to be able to provide those children who show good standing, the possibility to access the proper education eliminating any of the common obstacles brought by the lack of money and food in the families. At the same time we want to further educate these children with the proper values, customs, responsibilities and teach them to have their own personal goal in life. We want to provide children with all the tools needed to be successful and come out of poverty.

Connie Marianacci, head of the program, is a former AmeriSpan employee and John Slocum, Co-founder of AmeriSpan, is the Secretary of the organization.

Please vote for Go Give an Opportunity (Option 2!) right now to support a great cause!

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